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Computer Games Development BSc (Hons)

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United Kingdom, Paisley

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University of the West of Scotland

United Kingdom , Paisley

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

G610

Campuses

Paisley

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2023

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Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 18,000 / year

Next Intake September-2023

Computer Games Development BSc (Hons)

About

Build an exciting career as a games developer

The BSc Computer Games Development combines practical development skills with games design.

Throughout the course you will develop your skills in game programming and game engine scripting for multiple platforms. You'll be supported by dedicated games studios and have interaction with animation artists.

This is a practical, career-focused degree that encourages you to publish games and demonstrate your work to employers at our end-of-year Digital Futures event.

Major games studios only employ the most talented and business-aware graduates, which is why we emphasise the need to work on real-world tasks and to create a strong e-portfolio and showreel.

Our multi-skilled graduates work in various industries including games, animation and social networking.

Video Game Development Dream

Martin Bell, a UWS BSc (Hons) Computer Games Development student, has written a blog post explaining how his course is making his dreams a reality.

Read Martin's BLOG POST here

Strong industry focus

This is a practical, career-focused degree that encourages you to publish games and develop an online presence via the creation of a showcase portfolio. The BSc Computer Games Development provides you with the chance to illustrate your work to prospective employers at our end of year show Digital Futures. Guest speakers from industry provide students with insights about working in games, animation, web and mobile environments. Regular game jams are also organised throughout the degree course which also provide with opportunities to develop games for your portfolio.

Mentoring opportunities, such as working as a unity developer can also be arranged with students and studios in the local area. There is also a strong emphasis on internships; the programme having forged strong links with local games and animation studios like Blazing Griffin and Rivet Games.

Build an exciting career as a games developer

The BSc Computer Games Development combines practical development skills with games design. It is professionally recognised by the British Computer Society as meeting the educational requirements for Chartered IT Professional registration.

This is a practical, career-focused degree that encourages you to publish games and demonstrate your work to employers at our end-of-year Digital Futures event.

Major games studios only employ the most talented and business-aware graduates, which is why we emphasise the need to work on real-world tasks and to create a strong e-portfolio and showreel.

Our multi-skilled graduates work in various industries including games, animation and social networking.

Download the BSc Computer Games Development Course Leaflet (pdf)

Video Game Development Dream

Martin Bell, a UWS BSc (Hons) Computer Games Development student, has written a blog post explaining how his course is making his dreams a reality.

Read Martin's BLOG POST here

Disciplines

Computing

Engineering & Physical Sciences

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Year 1:  Applicants must have completed the Certificate of General Secondary Education plus a relevant Foundation programme or Diploma Year 2:  Community College Diploma

English Program Requirements

If you do not fall into any of the categories above you will need to provide proof of your English language ability through the International English Language Test System (IELTS) or the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).

Duo Lingo

For 2022-23 entry, the University has approved the use of the online Duolingo English test as evidence of English language ability. UWS will accept an overall score between 90-115 with no component score below 90.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 18,000

How to Apply

1. Choose a course

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2. Check entry requirements

Check if your academic qualifications and English Language levels meet the course entry requirements.

3. Contact TEG Admissions Team

Fill out the enquiry form below and one of our team will be in touch.

4. Prepare the documents

Once you have had a call with us, compile the required documents to be submitted.

5. Write a personal statement

Check out our guide on how to write a personal statement.

6. Submit an application

Fill out an application form here.

7. Accept the offer, if successful

Once your application has been processed, we will contact you by email to confirm the outcome. If successful, you will receive an offer letter which will detail your next steps.

8. Pay the deposit

You will be required to pay a deposit to secure your place at the university.

9: Attend a TEG credibility interview

The purpose of this interview is to assess if students are credible and genuine. At this stage you will need to prepare your CAS documents for review.