University of Northampton

Games Programming BSc (Hons)

University of NorthamptonWaterside Campus, Northampton

Course overview

Our Games Programming degree is designed in such a way as to provide students with all the knowledge and skills required to have a successful career in the Computer Games industry. The Computer Games industry has developed throughout the decades of its existence, and now has a reputation of being one of the most competitive industries around todat. Companies are constantly looking for highly creative people possessing a passion about creating computer games for gaming programmer jobs.

Our Games programming degree will enable you to develop the specialist knowledge and key skills needed to join this thriving industry. You’ll be joining a supportive and friendly community of highly motivated academic staff and games students who work hard to achieve their goals.

Key highlights

  • Develops specialist knowledge and key skills for the computer games industry
  • Prepares students for careers in the competitive games industry
  • Supportive community of motivated academic staff and games students
  • Foundation year route available for those needing extra preparation

Entry requirements

  • A-level: BCC — A typical offer for this course would be: BCC at A-Level or, DMM at BTEC/Cambridge Technical or, Pass (C and above) at T Level
  • BTEC: DMM — A typical offer for this course would be: BCC at A-Level or, DMM at BTEC/Cambridge Technical or, Pass (C and above) at T Level
  • T-level: Pass — A typical offer for this course would be: BCC at A-Level or, DMM at BTEC/Cambridge Technical or, Pass (C and above) at T Level

Scholarships

  • ICAEW Foundation Bursary

    Three annual payments of £4,000

    Up to £12,000

  • John Lowe Accounting and Finance Scholarship

    Scholarship is paid as £1,000 in the second and third years of study.

    Up to £2,000

  • Northampton Energy Elite Athlete Scholarship

    This scheme offers the student athlete a support network enabling them to balance the demands of performance sport with academic study.

  • Reid Science, Engineering, and Computing Bursary

    £500 per year of study

    Up to £1,500

  • TD Lewis Scholarship

    The T D Lewis Scholarship provides both undergraduate and postgraduate students with financial awards of up to £1,000.

    Up to £100

  • The Chancellor's Fund

    Up to £50

  • The University of Northampton International Scholarship

    The University of Northampton International Scholarship Scheme is a merit-based scholarship that provides up to a £4,000 reduction in tuition fees.

  • Wilson Endowment Scholarship

    Successful students will receive three annual payments of £500, one for each year of study.

    Up to £1,500

Careers this course leads to

  • Games Programmer
  • Gameplay Programmer
  • Game Engine Programmer
  • Graphics Programmer
  • Tools Programmer
  • Software Developer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £17,000 per year

Admission

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