BSc Computer Science With Game Design
Entry requirements
Offers are tariff based, 120 - 136 tariff points from a Level 3 qualification e.g.: A-levels: Including a C Science/Maths/ Computing/IT subject.* General Studies and Key Skills not normally accepted. BTEC National Extended Diploma in a relevant subject: DDM-DDD Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma in a relevant subject: DDM-DDD City & Guilds Advanced Technical Extended Diploma (1080): considered on a case-by-case basis International Baccalaureate Diploma: In a relevant subject (Science/Maths/Computing/IT).* Welsh Baccalaureate is accepted Access to HE in a relevant subject (Science/Maths/ Computing/IT)* T-levels: considered on a case-by-case basis. We also welcome applications from mature applicants. *Similar subject areas may be considered on a case-by-case basis For full details go to our website and for a full list of accepted Level 3 qualifications, go to www.ucas.com
About this course
BSc (Hons) Computer Science and Animation, interactive, film and sound. Core topics include Programming, Statistics, Research Methods, Project Management, Marketing, and Design & Creative Practice. The programme is accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for Information Technology, and graduates can pursue Chartered IT Professional (CITP) status. A Summer Placement module is available, requiring a minimum of 70 hours of work experience.
Modules
- Professional Perspectives
- Mathematics for Computing
- Web Technologies
- Game Studies
- Game Design 1
- Object Oriented Programming
- Imperative Programming Foundations
- Industrial Projects
- Business and Enterprise Programming
- Data Structures and Algorithms
- AI and Game Design
- Game Design: Level and Mechanics
- Game Development
- Individual Project
- Research Methods
- Creative Visualisation
- Advanced Game Development
- Game Studies: Game Bible
- Game Production
- Summer Placement