Computer Games Programming MSci/BSc (Hons)
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Course overview
Ideal for aspiring programmers who are passionate about games and want to build them from the ground up. Gain hands-on experience in designing, coding and optimising interactive experiences across multiple platforms, while learning how to use commercial game engines and apply computational problem-solving techniques. With a focus on real-time programming, artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing, you will have the opportunity to develop advanced technical skills and prepare for roles in the games industry and related technology sectors.
Key highlights
- Hands-on design, coding and optimisation of games across multiple platforms
- Training in commercial game engines for building games from scratch
- Focus on real-time programming, AI and high-performance computing
- Applies computational problem-solving techniques to interactive experiences
- Optional sandwich year available on both BSc and MSci routes
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 120 — BSc (Hons) route
- UCAS tariff points: 128 — MSci route
- A-level: BBB — BSc (Hons) route
- GCSE: 4/C — to include Mathematics, English
- BTEC: DMM — BSc (Hons) route
- BTEC: DDM — MSci route
- International Baccalaureate: 29 — to include to include eithe
Scholarships
25% Alumni Discount
Alumni who hold an undergraduate or postgraduate degree are now eligible for a 25% discount on the majority of published postgraduate taught full-time or part-time course fees including postgraduate certificates, diplomas.
Coventry University Group Scholarship
£2,000 scholarship per year of study.
Up to £2,000Sports Scholarships
£1,500 or £3,000 per year
Vice-Chancellor Undergraduate Scholarship
Up to £4,000 off a full-time Undergraduate degree: Year 1 – £2,000, Year 2 – £1,000 and Year 3 – £1,000.
Careers this course leads to
- Games programmer
- Gameplay programmer
- AI programmer
- Game engine programmer
- Graphics programmer
- Software developer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £20,800 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 Coventry University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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