University of Hull

BSc (Hons) Computer Science for Games Programming

University of HullCottingham Road, Hull, HU6 7RX

Course overview

Gain a solid grounding in computer science, set within the context of games programming on this British Computer Society accredited degree.1 You’ll get to focus on parallel and concurrent programming, artificial intelligence, graphics and games architectures. Then in your third year, you’ll have the chance to complete a large project in an area of your choice. Our facilities are kitted out with latest industry-standard equipment, including high-performance workstations, gigabit networking, 3D printers, robots, a 3D immersive cube, motion capture, AR, VR and MR.

Pursue your interest in gaming beyond the lecture theatre with our societies and extra-curricular opportunities such as games jams, hackathons and programming competitions. You could compete in international events like the Microsoft Imagine Cup. Or rise to the challenge of creating a computer game over a weekend in our Three Thing Game.

You’ll benefit from our strong links with companies like EA, Sony and Black Marble with frequent talks by experts in the trade. Many of them our own graduates working around the world. And gain outstanding tech industry experience on a paid placement year with the likes of BT, BAE Systems, Microsoft or IBM.

Key highlights

  • Accredited by the British Computer Society
  • Focus on parallel programming, AI, graphics and games architectures
  • Large third-year project in an area of your choice
  • Facilities include motion capture, 3D immersive cube, AR, VR and MR
  • Optional paid placement year with firms like BT, Microsoft or IBM
  • Industry links with EA, Sony and Black Marble, plus expert talks

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 112 — For this course, you'll need 112 UCAS points.
  • BTEC: DMM — Additional entry requirements for this course TYPICAL OFFER 112 UCAS points A LEVELS BBC BTEC DMM Use UCAS’s calculator to work out your estimated points

Scholarships

  • Norman and Sheila Andrew Engineering Scholarship

  • UG International Fee Waivers - South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa

    his award offers a £2,000 tuition fee discount for each year of study on a full-time undergraduate program.

    Up to £2,000
  • University of Hull Asia Studentship

    This award is given as a £2,000 tuition fee discount against the cost of a full-time.

    Up to £2,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Games programmer
  • Game engine developer
  • Graphics programmer
  • AI programmer
  • Software engineer
  • Gameplay programmer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £10,050 per year | International: £21,520 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 Hull, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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