BSc (Hons) / MEng Computer Science for Games Programming Course

Program Overview

This three-year Computer Science degree program prepares students for a wide range of careers in the tech industry, including game development, software engineering, IT security, and web development. Accredited by BCS, the program emphasizes practical skills through hands-on projects and industry-standard coursework, and boasts a strong track record of graduates securing employment with leading companies in the field.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Year 1
• Preparing for Learning in Higher Education
• Introduction to Computing
• Foundation in Data Analysis
• Group Challenge (Sciences)
• Foundation Mathematics A
• Foundation Mathematics B
• Foundation Mathematics 1
• Foundation Mathematics 2
• Year 2
• Programming Portfolio
• Algorithms and Data Structures
• Computational Thinking
• Architectures, Operating Systems and the Cloud
• Professional Development (Computer Science)
• Year 3
• Design, Develop, Deploy
• Graphics and Physical Simulation 1
• Advanced Programming
• Simulation and Artificial Intelligence for Games Programming
• eXtended Reality Development
• Parallel and Concurrent Programming
• Games Architecture
• Machine Learning
• Distributed Systems Programming
• Honours Stage Project
• Communicating and Teaching Computing

Careers:

• Games developer
• Mobile app developer
• Software engineer
• IT security specialist
• Computer systems analyst
• Web developer

Other:

• The course is accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT.
• Graduates have been recruited by companies like Codemasters, Criterion (Electronic Arts), Eutechnyx, Rare (Microsoft), Sony, and Bohemia Interactive.

UK tuition fees

£9,250 per year

International tuition fees

£19,500 per year

Additional costs

• Study abroad (incl.
travel costs, accommodation, visas, immunisation)
• Placement costs (incl.
travel costs and accommodation)
• Student visas (international students)
• Laptop (you’ll have access to laptops and computers on campus, but you may want your own)
• Printing and photocopying
• Professional-body membership
• Graduation (gown hire and photography)

• UK students can take out a tuition fee loan to cover the full cost of your course.
• You can also take out a maintenance loan of up to £10,227 a year to cover your living costs, depending on your household income.
• Discounts are available for International students.