University of Gloucestershire

BSc Computer Games Programming

University of Gloucestershire

Course overview

The BSc Computer Games Programming with Foundation Year at the University of Gloucestershire is designed to develop professionals who can add technical functionality to create art assets for consoles, PC, virtual reality, and mobile games. The course teaches practical development across key areas and uses key software, including UDK, CRYENGINE, and Unity, within state-of-the-art computing suites and facilities. 

Learning includes lectures, practical workshops, and input from experienced lecturers, while assessment features practical participation in intense 24-hour challenges like Games Jam and the exhibition of project work to industry professionals at the annual COMX show.

Entry requirements

Students are to submit personal statements outlining their motivations for applying to the course and provide other relevant educational background details. A reference from an academic source or a previous employer is also required for the application. Students can also include their CVs to highlight previous work experience.

Grade Requirements:

  • Applicants are required to have at least 48 UCAS points from A Levels at EEE or BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma at PPP.

English Proficiency:

  • Applicants whose native language is not English are required to demonstrate English skills by achieving an overall score of 6.0 on the IELTS test. 

  • Other recognised English tests like TOEFL are also an option.

Scholarships

  • Global Scholarships

    £1,500 tuition fee waiver deducted from first years tuition fee at the point of offer.

    Up to £1,500

  • Progression Partner Scholarship

    £5,000 tuition fee waiver deducted from first years tuition fee at the point of offer.

    Up to £5,000

  • Sports Global Excellence Scholarship

    The value of the scholarship will be £7,500 (spread over the 3 years) for Undergraduate students and £5,000 for Postgraduate students.

  • Sports Scholarships

    Please contact the provider.

  • Undergraduate Merit Scholarship

    £7,500 tuition fee waiver split over the three years of tuition fee.

    Up to £7,500

Career opportunities

Graduates of the BSc Computer Games Programming with Foundation Year from the University of Gloucestershire can pursue roles in:

  • Games Programming

  • Console Programming

  • Tools Development

  • Mobile Games Development

  • Graphics Programming

Cost of study

The annual tuition fee for international students taking the BSc Computer Games Programming with Foundation Year in the University of Gloucestershire is £17,425.

Admission

Interested applicants can apply directly to the University or through UCAS. You can also reach out to our trained advisors for help.

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