University of Roehampton

BSc Computer Games Programming

University of Roehampton

Course overview

The BSc Computer Games Programming at Roehampton University is a three-year full-time undergraduate degree programme. It can take up to four years to complete for those who take the placement (work experience) year. The programme is designed to give students strong technical skills in game development. Students of this course will learn C++, C#, artificial intelligence programming, physics simulation, game design, and prototyping. They will also study architecture and database management for games.

Students will learn through lectures, practical lab or workshop sessions, tutorials, and team project work. Assessment methods include project deliverables (game prototypes), coding assignments, presentations, reflective writing, and portfolios. By the end of the programme, students will have built a portfolio of game projects. This will show how ready they are to present their skills to employers in the gaming and interactive software industries.

Entry requirements

Those who want to study for a degree in Computer Games Programming must submit a personal statement, transcripts, qualifications, and proof of identification.

Grade Requirements:

  • Applicants should have 112-128 UCAS points. This should include subjects such as mathematics, computer science, or another science or technical Level 3 subject (high school, secondary school certificate, or its equivalent).
  • Those applying for the Foundation Year can have 64–89 UCAS points (or their equivalent).

English Proficiency:

  • International students whose first language is not English should have an overall IELTS score of 6.0, with a minimum of 5.5 in each band.
  • Other accepted English proficiency tests are TOEFL iBT and PTE Academic.

Scholarships

  • 20% Tuition Fee Discount

    A 20% tuition fee discount for all alumni of the University.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Country Scholarships

    Country Scholarship A: This award is worth £2,500. Country Scholarship B: This award is worth £1,500 to each successful applicants who enrols.

  • Engineering and Technology Scholarship

    £3,000 for all overseas fee-paying students applying for one of the new Engineering and Technology Undergraduate courses.

    Up to £3,000

  • Esports Scholarships

    Up to 20 cash scholarships, worth £2,000 per year of your degree, are available to students who demonstrate aptitude in esports.

    Up to £2,000

  • International Excellence Scholarship - Postgraduate

    Scholarships value: £4000 scholarships (1 year); £2500 scholarships (1 year); £1000 scholarships (1 year).

  • International Excellence Scholarship - Undergraduate

    £4,000 scholarships (x3 years); £2,500 scholarships (x3 years); £1,000 scholarships (x3 years).

  • Roehampton Higher Technical Qualification (HNC/ HND) Scholarship

    The scholarships are worth £2000, paid for the length of your course.

    Up to £2,000

  • Roehampton Women in Esports Scholarship

    Up to four scholarships available to first year students starting in September, each worth up to £2,000 a year.

  • Southlands College 150th Anniversary Scholarships (Education)

    £2,000 fees discount are offered to two students of the University of Roehampton as part of the celebrations to mark the 150th anniversary of the founding of Southlands College.

    Up to £2,000

  • Southlands College 150th Anniversary Scholarships (General)

    £2,000 fees discount are offered to two students of the University of Roehampton as part of the celebrations to mark the 150th anniversary of the founding of Southlands College.

    Up to £2,000

  • Southlands College Teaching Scholarships

    £2,500 fees discount are offered to two students of the University of Roehampton as part of the celebrations to mark the 150th anniversary of the founding of Southlands College.

    Up to £2,500

  • The London Methodist Bursary Fund

    £1,000 bursary payment are offered to students of the University of Roehampton.

    Up to £1,000

Career opportunities

Graduates of the Computer Games Programming degree gain professional skills that can help them have job roles such as:

  • Game Programmer or Developer
  • Graphics or Rendering Engineer
  • AI Programmer for Games
  • Tools or Engine Developer
  • Software Engineer

Cost of study

The tuition fee for international students studying BSc Computer Games Programming is £16,950 per year. This fee may change every year depending on the university.

Admission

To apply for BSc Computer Games Programming at Roehampton, students should go through the university’s application portal or through UCAS. We advise students to contact our professional counsellors for free guidance on all admission processes.

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