BSc Computer Games Programming With Foundation Year
Course overview
The BSc Computer Games Programming with Foundation Year at the University of Derby will equip students with the key principles of programming, mathematics, and physics for game development, preparing them for the following three years of the course. They will graduate from this course with all the specialist skills needed to join the creative field of games programming.
The foundation level of this course will ensure students have the fundamental skills in games programming needed to succeed in the subsequent three years of your course. The university's staff will help to build their academic abilities and their confidence throughout this four-year degree.
Entry requirements
Interested candidates are required to submit a personal statement in which they discuss their reasons for applying for the course and other relevant information regarding their studies. An academic and/or employer reference is also required. Students have the option to upload their CV along with their applications to demonstrate their work experience.
Grade Requirements:
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Applicants are expected to have 112 UCAS tariff points obtained through A-levels at BBC or equivalent qualifications.
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Other qualifications include an Access to HE Diploma and a BTEC Extended Diploma.
English Proficiency:
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Applicants from non-English speaking backgrounds usually need an overall IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each of the four components.
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Alternatively, equivalent qualifications like PTE and TOEFL are also accepted.
Scholarships
10% Alumni Discount
All other alumni will receive a 10% discount.
Up to 10% of fees25% Alumni Discount
The 25% alumni discount is available if you graduated in the academic years 2023/24 or 2024/25 and are fully enrolled on a postgraduate programme by July 2026.
Biomedical Science Excellence Scholarship
Two awards of £1,000 are available, and will be awarded as a tuition fee reduction in the second semester. Each recipient will also be allocated up to £500 to use to attend a conference.
Up to £1,000Full 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
Career opportunities
Graduates of the BSc Computer Games Programming with Foundation Year from the University of Derby can pursue various career roles, including:
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Games Developer
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Software Engineer
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Graphics Developer
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Web Developer
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Technical Artist
Cost of study
The annual tuition fee for international students on the BSc Computer Games Programming with Foundation Year in the University of Derby is £17,500.
Admission
Prospective students can submit their applications for this course through UCAS. If you require support during the application process, feel free to reach out to one of our trained counsellors for assistance.
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