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Games Technology (with foundation year) BSc (Hons)

Coventry University

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    CU Coventry

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-NOV-25

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

The foundation year of this Coventry University degree will be delivered from our CU Coventry campus. Course delivery from year 1 of the degree onwards will be from Coventry University campus.This course aims to provide you with a solid grounding for a career in the games industry.The foundation year aims to provide you with a solid grounding in mathematical principles and an understanding of the core technology associated with the use and application of computer systems. Professional and academic skills are integrated across all modules, including information finding and handling, problem solving, and the communication of outcomes. Students who successfully complete their foundation year will then progress onto the Games Technology BSc (Hons) degree within Coventry University’s School of Computing, Mathematics and Data Science. The degree is a highly-focused software engineering course with a long history of training specialist programmers and developers for the video games industry world-wide. It doesn’t only teach you how to use game engines – it teaches you the programming and scientific skills necessary to extend commercial engines and develop your own from scratch.


Key benefits of the degree

Helps you understand the engineering and technology which underpins digital artwork and real-time rendered animations Supports you to master advanced techniques to leverage and extend industry-standard engines in the creation of immersive, interactive experiences Allows you to develop your own game engine systems, from graphics renderers to physics libraries, using high-performance programming techniques Contains content which reacts dynamically to reflect the complexities of this modern and increasingly interconnected sector Aims to empower you with the fundamental capabilities needed to pursue independent game development, as well as giving you the opportunity to gain professional tools and wider contextual understanding of game engineering upon successful completion, to succeed in larger studios Enables you to develop your own games and game technologies in our dedicated Game Development Laboratories Gives opportunities to explore emerging technologies with virtual and augmented reality hardware Provides experience with console and cross-platform developmentSee our website for further details.

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

£ 19,850per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

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QUALIFICATION TYPE

UCAS Points : 80

5 GCSEs at A-C/4-9 including Maths and English, and at least one A2 level or a BTEC equivalent qualification.

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University information

Coventry University

Coventry University

  • University League Table

    67th

  • Campus address

    Coventry University, Priory Street, Coventry, Warwickshire, CV1 5FB, England

In 2023/24, Coventry University Group had 50,000+ global learners.
Coventry University has a strong international outlook, attracting international students and staff and collaborating with overseas partners.
International students can access a number of scholarships, bursaries and discounts to help fund their studies.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    78th out of 117 2

    27th out of 28 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 227
    124 55%

    78th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    80.0 80%

    61st

    9
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.05 76%

    44th

    9
  • Entry standards

    / Max 228
    122 54%

    22nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    74.0 74%

    16th

    9
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.07 77%

    11th

    6

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