Computer Games Technology BSc (Hons)

Program Overview

This TIGA-accredited computer games degree offers a blend of theoretical and practical training in game development. Students learn game concepts, programming, and mechanics in the first year, followed by more advanced topics such as game technologies and collaborative development. Assessment includes game production, exams, and projects, preparing graduates for careers in the computer games industry. The program is based in Cambridge, a hub for leading games companies.

Program Outline

Outline:

Year 1

• Game Concepts and Analysis
• Programming for Games
• Game Engines and Mechanics

Year 2

• Game Technologies
• Technical Development for Games
• Ruskin Module (15 credits)
• Collaborative Games Development

Year 3

• Studio Practice for Games
• Major Project for Games

Assessment:

Throughout the course, a range of assessment methods will be used to measure progress. Students will demonstrate their learning through the games they produce, as well as through exams, personal learning plans, and projects.

Teaching:

The program is taught through a combination of lectures, seminars, and practical workshops. Students will have access to industry-standard facilities, including high-end computers, motion capture equipment, and a render farm. The program is led by a team of experienced academics and industry professionals.

Careers:

Graduates of the program will be well-prepared for a career in the computer games industry. They will have the skills and knowledge to work as game designers, programmers, artists, and producers. The program also provides students with the opportunity to develop their own games, which can be used to showcase their skills to potential employers.

Other:

• The program is accredited by TIGA, the trade association representing the gaming industry in the UK.
• Students have the opportunity to take a placement year in the industry.
• The program is based in Cambridge, which is home to a number of leading games companies, including Jagex, Frontier Developments, and Ninja Theory.

• Tuition Fees
• UK students starting 2024/25 (full-time, per year): £9,250
• International students starting 2024/25 (full-time, per year): £15,900
• Payment
• UK students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan to cover their course fees.
• Both full-time and part-time students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan.
• You'll start repaying the loan in the April after you graduate.
• If you start a course on or after 1 August 2023, you won't repay anything until you earn more than £25,000.
This is called repayment Plan 5. At this point, you'll repay 9% on everything you earn over £25,000. After 40 years (from the April after graduation), all remaining debt is wiped.
• If you started a course on or before 31 July 2023, you won't repay anything until you earn more than £27,295.
This is called repayment Plan 2. At this point, you'll repay 9% on everything you earn over £27,295. After 30 years (from the April after graduation), all remaining debt is wiped.
• You can pay your fees upfront, in full or in two installments
• We will ask for a deposit of £4,000 or a sponsorship letter