Computer Games Programming with Foundation Year
University of DerbyDerby (Markeaton Street), United Kingdom
Course overview
Spend the first year learning the fundamentals of computer science and finding out what your passions are and where your talents lie Learn in our state-of-the-art-facilities including our XR (cross-reality) lab Gain both the theoretical knowledge and the practical skills you need to develop first-rate games Choose to take an optional industrial placement year which will add substance to your CV and broaden your professional networks Benefit from the flexibility of transferring to another course in our Computing portfolio after your first year You won’t have any written exams as all assessment is through coursework
Key highlights
- Foundation year covers computer science fundamentals before specialising
- State-of-the-art facilities including an XR (cross-reality) lab
- Combines games development theory with practical programming skills
- Optional industrial placement year to build CV and networks
- Option to transfer to another Computing course after first year
- No written exams; all assessment is through coursework
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 72 — Requirement: What we're looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 72 A Level: DDD T Level: Pass BTEC: MMP GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to H…
- A-level: DDD — …What we're looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 72 A Level: DDD T Level: Pass BTEC: MMP GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to HE: Pass Access…
- T-level: Pass — …looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 72 A Level: DDD T Level: Pass BTEC: MMP GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diploma…
- BTEC: MMP — …Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 72 A Level: DDD T Level: Pass BTEC: MMP GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credi…
- GCSE: 4/C — to include Mathematics, English
- Access to HE Diploma: Pass — Pass; with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with a minimum
Scholarships
Full Payment Discount
If you pay your annual tuition fee in full ahead of enrolment, you will benefit from a £1,000 discount.
Up to £1,000Sports Scholarships - Individual and Team Sport Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Sports Scholarships - Performance Team Sports Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Talented Athlete Award
Please contact the provider.
Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships
Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships - £2,000
Up to £2,000
Careers this course leads to
- Games programmer
- Gameplay programmer
- Game engine developer
- XR developer
- Software developer
- Graphics programmer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 per year | International: £17,500 per year
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 Derby, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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