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Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Location
CU Coventry
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
01-NOV-25
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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 degreeHelps 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
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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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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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