BSc (Hons) Game Development with Integrated Foundation Year
University of SunderlandOn campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
This course equips you with game development skills, backed by industry standard practices. Work in our Game Development Lab, using game engines, console gamepads, flight/vehicle controls, and VR devices. Build a portfolio of games that demonstrate your expertise in gameplay programming and player experience design.
Develop games for platforms such as PC, mobile, and VR while working with other students as part of a games studio environment. Become adept in games programming using industry relevant languages and mathematical concepts through popular game engines. This course has a strong emphasis on real-world learning to boost employability.
You'll gain a high level of software-related transferable skills that will make you attractive to employers. In your final year, you'll undertake a major individual project with research-active staff. This adds to your hands-on experience and, in some cases, could lead to a job offer.
Key highlights
- Dedicated Game Development Lab with engines, gamepads, flight controls and VR
- Build a portfolio showcasing gameplay programming and player experience design
- Develop games for PC, mobile and VR platforms
- Collaborate with other students in a games studio environment
- Learn industry-relevant programming languages and mathematics through popular game engines
- Final-year major individual project with research-active staff
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 96-112 — Our typical offer is 96-112 UCAS Tariff points, from a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications which may include: A Levels, T Levels, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Dip…
- GCSE: C or above — You also need three passes at GCSE grade C or above.
Scholarships
Douglas Clasper Elite Sports Scholarship
The scholarship will award the following in each year of study (based on academic progression): £2,000 cash payment; a tuition fee discount of 20%; a 20% discount on university-managed accommodation.
East Durham College Partnership Award
This award provides a £1,500 cash award in each year of study, helping you access higher education with greater ease.
Up to £1,500First Choice Travel Award
This award provides £500 cash in your first year of study to assist with transport expenses, helping students access higher education with greater ease.
Up to £500Global Leaders Scholarship
£6,000 tuition fee reduction for undergraduates, £4,000 for MPharm Pharmacy students, or £5,500 tuition fee reduction (postgraduates).
Helen McArdle Nursing Scholarship
There are five scholarships available. Each scholarship awards £1,200 in each year of study.
Up to £1,200Interview Travel Reimbursement
Up to £100
Open Day Travel Reimbursement
Up to £100
Sir Bob Murray Health Scholarship (Psychology)
There are five scholarships available. Each scholarship awards £1,000 in your first year of study.
Up to £1,000Sunderland College Award
Our Sunderland College Award provides £1,500 plus a £250 voucher, in each year of continuous study. This will support you financially throughout your time at university.
Tees Valley Travel Award
This award provides a £1,500 cash award in each year of study to assist with transport expenses, helping you access higher education with greater ease.
Up to £1,500The Mary and Brian Archer Experience Scholarships
Up to £750.
Careers this course leads to
- Game developer
- Gameplay programmer
- Games programmer
- VR developer
- Mobile game developer
- Software developer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 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 Sunderland, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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