BSc (Hons) Games Programming

Ravensbourne University London

United Kingdom, City of London

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Ravensbourne University London

United Kingdom , City of London

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

I610

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines2-Jul-2022

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Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 16,500 / year

Next Intake 2-Jul-2022

BSc (Hons) Games Programming

About

This games programming degree will help you become a master programmer and stay at the very forefront of the games evolution. You will develop unrivalled skills within programming and scripting, content generation, artificial intelligence and virtual and augmented reality.

Develop an industry-level skillset and mindset
Work collaboratively to find creative solutions to programming
Develop games for mobile, indie and AAA console games
Apply skills across mainstream programming and web/app development
Develop a deep technical knowledge to propel you in your future career
Develop a skillset expanding scripting, content generation, AI, VR and AR
No prior knowledge in coding or programming needed

Master computer games programming and coding

With no prior knowledge in coding or programming needed, this computer games programming degree in London will provide you with the tools and confidence to thrive in the competitive world of gaming. Working side by side with games artists and designers, you will develop an extensive knowledge of games engines and programming architecture.

This course equips you with everything you need to excel in a coding career in the games industries. You will develop industry-level skillsets in programming and the ability to solve creative problems, whilst building the confidence to work both independently and as part of a team.

The BSc (Hons) Games Programming course curriculum will introduce students to programming languages (C++ and C#), games engines (Unreal and Unity), and the development of specialist skills within programming, scripting, procedural content generation, artificial intelligence (AI) and virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR).

Collaborative practice, game jams and working with industry will be fundamental aspects of your academic journey. You will master game technologies and hone your ability to utilise industry-specific tools to develop games for mobile, indie and AAA console games.

Sitting alongside the BA (Hons) Games Development course, this three-year computer games programming course reflects forward thinking industry practice in its approach to games programming and how it meshes with the other games development disciplines.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Diploma with high grades
Diploma from Technical / Commercial / Industrial / Health institutes
2 A-levels at grade C or above, or an International Baccalaureate with minimum 24 points
A recognised International Foundation course from a UK institution

English Program Requirements

Most students from outside the UK need to submit an English language test as proof of their English language ability in order to study at foundation, undergraduate or postgraduate level, unless exempt by Ravensbourne or you meet UKVI exemptions from English language testing requirements.

At Ravensbourne, we accept a range of English language tests, including IELTS. Find out more about our English language entry requirements to foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate courses below.

Career

Graduates go on to pursue a range of careers in some of the following roles: games programmer, mobile applications developer and software engineer.

The skills acquired as part of the course offer potential for application within other aligned areas of computing such as mainstream programming, web/app development.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 16,500

How to Apply

The application process breaks down into three stages. It is the same process for both undergraduate and postgraduate students

the things you need to do before you apply
submitting the application itself
what happens after you’ve applied.

Before you apply, here are some things you can do to make sure that you have all the information you need:

Research Ravensbourne's courses to find the one that's the best fit for your future
Check if you need a student route visa to study in the UK and make a note of the deadline for its application
Check the entry requirements for your chosen course. Note that the academic qualifications can differ from course to course so be sure to look at the relevant section for the exact course you are applying for
Search our online international qualifications guide to compare your international qualifications with UK equivalents
Check the undergraduate or postgraduate fees for your course
Review the scholarship information to see what funding opportunities are available
If you are under 18, make sure that your parent or guardian is happy to sign the consent form and provide us with details of a UK based guardian

Start your application as early as possible by visiting our online applicant portal. Your online application will ask you to attach the following documents for review:

Personal statement
Portfolio or showreel (this depends on which course you are applying for)
Evidence of your relevant qualifications
Your passport (photo page)
Two references
Any relevant scholarship information (if you have been awarded an external scholarship)

Be sure to answer every question on the application form with as much detail as possible, so that our admissions officers can review your application.

Your application will be checked to verify that you have submitted all the required documents as well as your portfolio/showreel.

If your application is successful at this stage, you will be sent a message via the online portal inviting you to an academic and a Student Route visa assessment interview (these may be held together or separately). If you are in the UK these will be in person, and if you are outside the UK they will take place via Skype.

Please note that all communication from Ravensbourne will be sent via the online portal, so please remember to check your account regularly.

You can expect to receive an outcome of your application within 5 working days of your assessment interviews.

If you are successful with an offer, please read this important information for offer holders.