Games Software Engineering
UCAS Code: I610
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
102 - 118 tariff points with any combination of Distinction, Merit, Pass grades.
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by 2 A-levels or equivalent
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English Language or English Literature and Mathematics grade C (or grade 4 in the reformed GCSE grading) or equivalent qualifications.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
Distinction*, Distinction (104 UCAS tariff points)
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
Distinction, Merit, Merit (112 UCAS tariff points)
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-Level or equivalent.
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Distinction*, Distinction (104 UCAS tariff points).
We accept this qualification as part of the overall tariff.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Distinction, Merit, Merit (112 UCAS tariff points).
We accept this qualification as part of the overall tariff.
104 - 120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two Scottish Advanced Highers.
104 - 120 tariff points from Scottish Highers
UCAS Tariff
The entry requirements for this course are 104-120 tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent qualifications.
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
About this course
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Taught by professional practitioners, expert academics and interesting guest lecturers, in dedicated facilities with cutting-edge equipment, this degree will provide you with a clear understanding of how to apply programming techniques to modern games creation, whilst developing your knowledge of artificial intelligence, physics, game engines and graphics programming.
You’ll have the opportunity to take a 30-week work placement in the industry, allowing you to put the specialist knowledge and skills you learn on the course into a real work context, so you leave with a degree and that all-important work experience. You can also build a network of professional contacts before you enter the job market.
We have regular contact with games developers across the UK and overseas, including Jagex, Lionhead, Marmalade, Goodgame Studios and Climax Studios. Students in the Department of Creative Technology are on placement in Luxembourg, Holland, Denmark, Bulgaria and Italy.
Graduates can expect to move into industries including multimedia, technology, digital and entertainment to name a few.
90% of our students who study computer games and animation courses say staff are good at explaining things (NSS, 2018).
Modules
Taught modules on the course include an Introduction to Programming, Games Design Principles, Digital Technologies, Mathematics for Computer Graphics, Object Oriented Games Programming, 3D Graphics Programming, Physics for Games, AI Game Programming, Graphics & Computational Programming, Innovation, Enterprise & Business Development, Game Engine Programming. You will also have the opportunity to take an optional work placement.
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Bournemouth University
Department of Creative Technonlogy
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What do graduate employment figures really tell you?This is a relatively new subject area for this kind of data, so we don’t currently have very much information to display or analyse yet. Gaming is a growing industry, and if it continues to grow we should see the rather high unemployment rate coming down over the next few years. Much the most common jobs for graduates who do get work after six months are in programming roles - but as things stand, be aware that jobs in the field are very competitive and personal contacts - either through family, friends or via specialist employment agencies - are a crucial way into the industry so be prepared to talk as well as code!
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Computer games programming
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