BSc Games Technology
Entry requirements
GCSE: Grade C/4 in English and Mathematics, or equivalent. Tariff points: 112 Contextual tariff: See our contextual offers page. English Language Requirement: International and EU applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*). *The University accepts a large number of UK and international qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades you will need in our English language section. Please visit our English language requirements page. A-level subjects: No specific subjects required. BTEC: No specific subjects required. Please list the units you are taking in your application. For further advice on acceptable units please email us. For information on required Guided Learning Hours please see our minimum entry requirements page. Access: No specific subjects required. Baccalaureate IB: No specific subjects required. We accept the IB Career-related Programme in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. Irish Highers: No specific subjects required. Welsh Baccalaureate: We accept tariff points achieved from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. Cambridge Technical: No specific subjects required. T Levels: No specific subjects required.
About this course
BSc(Hons) in Animation, Interactive, Film and Sound, with a focus on games technology. Core topics include programming in C++. The programme is part of the PlayStation® First Academic Programme, providing access to official Sony PlayStation development kits. A sandwich placement year and a Commercial Games Development module are included.
Modules
- Game Development Evolution
- Games in C++
- Games Tech: 101
- Principles of 3D Environments
- Game Engine Programming
- Gameplay Programming
- More Games in C++
- Play and Games
- Advanced Technologies
- Commercial Games Development*
- Comprehensive Creative Technologies Project