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BSc Games Computing (Extended Degree)

Northumbria University

Institution
Northumbria University
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Games Computing (Extended Degree) BSc (Hons)
Duration
4-5 years
UCAS code
Z068
Typical offer
A-level CA, UCAS 56-72

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff: 56 to 72 Tariff Points Subject requirements: There are no specific subject requirements for this course.

About this course

BSc (Hons) in Computer Science. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Project Management, Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Ethics & Professional Practice, Entrepreneurship, Human Behaviour, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The course offers an optional professional placement year or study abroad period extending the duration to five years.

Modules

  • Personal, Academic and Skills Development
  • Digital Technologies
  • Introduction to Information Systems
  • Code wrangling for beginners
  • Digital Society Case Study
  • Introduction to Physical Computing
  • Computational Thinking
  • Computers & Society
  • Computing Fundamentals
  • Data Fundamentals
  • Introduction to Games Development
  • Programming
  • Skills for Academic Success in a UK University
  • Software Architecture
  • Computer Vision
  • Computing Consultancy Project
  • Data Visualization
  • Digital Forensics Incident Response
  • Games design
  • Games Programming 1
  • Games programming 2
  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • IT Service Management
  • Mobile & Web App Development
  • Indie Games Studio
  • Contemporary Issues in Computing and Digital Technologies
  • Developing Digital and Professional Competence
  • London Campus UG Internship
  • London Campus Undergraduate Professional Practice
  • London Campus UG Group Consultancy Project
  • Skills for Academic Success in a UK University
  • Work placement year
  • Study abroad year
  • 3D Graphics Programming
  • Computing Project
  • Computing Group Project
  • Data Security and Governance
  • Games Programming 3
  • Skills for Academic Success in a UK University