Computer Science with Games Programming with Foundation Year BSc(Hons)
University of HuddersfieldUniversity of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield HD1 3DH
Course overview
This programme is not available to international students. Instead, international students should apply for our international foundation programmes delivered by our International Study Centre on campus. For more information please visit International Study Centre.
Our integrated foundation degrees are for those of you who possess the capability to pursue a degree but do not have the pre-requisite qualifications to directly apply to your desired course. The duration of the foundation element is one year, and, if you successfully pass, you will automatically progress on to the degree. Games development is a large and thriving industry in the UK.
The games industry is constantly evolving and, as technology advances, the technical requirements needed are ever increasing. This course is designed, therefore, to prepare you for a career in this faced-paced world. Supporting you to create novel solutions to tackle the issues that face the industry, our course covers general computing and software engineering knowledge and techniques that apply across the computing industry.
You'll study programming languages, including Java, and we'll support you in progressing to C++, the industry standard language for writing performant software. You'll also explore the technical aspects of games development in dedicated games modules, covering everything from game engine architecture to computer graphics and Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Key highlights
- Foundation year leads to automatic progression onto the degree on passing
- Covers general computing and software engineering techniques used industry-wide
- Programming in Java with support progressing to industry-standard C++
- Dedicated games modules covering game engine architecture and computer graphics
- Explores Artificial Intelligence as applied to games development
- Optional placement year available, extending the course to five years
Entry requirements
- A-level: CC — CC at A Level . 64 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications.
- UCAS tariff points: 64 — CC at A Level . 64 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications.
- T-level: Pass — Pass in T Level , D or E grade on core.
- BTEC: MPP — BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma
- Access to HE Diploma — with 45 Level 3 credits at Merit or above
- GCSE: 4 or above — to include Mathematics
Scholarships
Merit-based Scholarships
At the University of Huddersfield, we recognise academic excellence by offering a merit-based scholarship of up to £4,000 to international students for a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
Careers this course leads to
- Games Programmer
- Gameplay Programmer
- Game Engine Developer
- Graphics Programmer
- AI Programmer
- Software Engineer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 | International: £17,600
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Huddersfield, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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