University of Greenwich

Computer Science (Games), BSc Hons

University of GreenwichGreenwich Campus, United Kingdom

Course overview

You will work on the basics of scripting languages, before moving on to mastering game engine technology. This degree allows you to extend development pipelines beyond the default toolset and develop knowledge of the business, industrial, and commercial context of computer science. Using the very latest technologies, you’ll get the practical experience and theoretical understanding to design, construct, and modify a wide range of systems.

Key highlights

  • Progress from scripting language basics to mastering game engine technology
  • Learn to extend development pipelines beyond default toolsets
  • Covers business, industrial and commercial context of computer science
  • Practical experience designing, constructing and modifying a wide range of systems
  • Optional sandwich route available

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 120 — 120 UCAS Tariff points.

Scholarships

  • David Fussey Choral Exhibition Bursary

    The bursary is worth £1,000 per year for up to three years. Winners will be expected to perform a number of duties.

    Up to £1,000
  • International Hardship Fund

    The maximum award is £1,000 per academic year.

    Up to £1,000
  • International Scholarship Award

    International students who hold an offer to study at the University of Greenwich could receive a tuition fee discount worth up to £3,500 in their first year.

  • The Global Greenwich Bursary

    A scholarship of up to £2,000 paid to students who are undertaking their first approved study abroad Programme at the University of Greenwich.

  • Uni Toolkit Scholarship

    This is a £1000 cash bursary paid in your first year of study to students from our local school.

    Up to £1,000
  • Visionary Scholarship

    We can offer two cash scholarships worth £5,750.

    Up to £5,750
  • William Hills Scholarship

    The William Hills Bursary offering three students £5,000 each year for the duration of their 3-year BEng Mechanical Engineering degree including extended programmes.

    Up to £5,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Games Programmer
  • Game Engine Developer
  • Gameplay Programmer
  • Tools Programmer
  • Software Developer
  • Technical Artist

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 | International: £17,975

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 Greenwich, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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