Computer Games Programming with Foundation Year

University of Derby

United Kingdom, Derby

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University of Derby

United Kingdom , Derby

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

G45F

Campuses

Derby Campus

Markeaton Street

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2024

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 14,900 / year

Next Intake September-2024

Computer Games Programming with Foundation Year

About

This degree offers you the chance to strengthen your skills, knowledge and confidence before you advance to stage one of your honours degree.

Whether you are interested in developing games for entertainment or for serious applications, our BSc (Hons) Computer Games Programming will take you to the next level with your career plans. Our foundation year route will also give you a solid platform for success.

Join a course with an outstanding reputation within the gaming industry
Gain both the theoretical knowledge and the practical skills you need to develop first-rate games
Choose to take an optional industrial placement year which will add substance to your CV and broaden your professional networks
Become a member of the Microsoft Developer Network Academic Alliance, allowing you to use Microsoft products at home.

You can also take the BSc (Hons) Computer Games Programming without a foundation year. Find out more.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Shahadat Al-Thanawaya Al-Aama
Students with an overall score of 60% would usually be eligible for the International Foundation Year
UKVI IELTS 4.5 with a minimum of 4.0 in all components (CEFR B1) is also required

If you are studying and completing any internationally recognised qualification such as A-levels; International Baccalaureate (IB) or the American Curricula from the International Schools within Jordan, then you can begin from the first year of a Bachelors degree. Please see individual course pages for specific entry requirements
If you have completed a recognised international foundation programme with good grades
Advanced entry to year 2 or 3 may be possible. You will need to supply detailed information including courses taken, grades achieved, syllabus and a grading guide

Career

Skilled games programmers will discover a wide variety of career opportunities everywhere from small start-up companies to major multinational organisations. This course represents the ideal preparation for roles such as gameplay programmer, tools developer and AI programmer. You might even want to start your own company after graduating.

Because the BSc (Hons) Computer Games Programming has such a solid computing and software engineering focus, it also opens up excellent prospects for our graduates across all software development roles in the computing industry.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 14,900

How to Apply

Before you begin your application make sure you have:

Your qualification details including grades and dates taken. You will have the opportunity to upload scanned copies of your qualification certificates/transcripts in the application. If you have no formal qualifications, you can also state this in your application
A scanned copy of your passport or other official photographic ID e.g. photo driving licence. This will help us verify your application to study with us. If you do not have any photo ID, we will accept a scanned copy of your birth certificate. International applicants can only provide a copy of their passport for visa assessment purposes
Your work experience (optional). You can upload a CV into your application or provide the company names and addresses of up to three of your employers
A personal statement showing your interest for the course/subject. This is a mandatory requirement and you will be able to upload it into your application. You may want to include your reasons for applying for the course, your experience in the field, how you feel you would benefit from studying and relevant information about your previous studies. You could also tell us about your non-academic experiences such as hobbies, interests, participation in any clubs, societies or voluntary work
A relevant reference for the course you have applied for. The reference should be in written format and supplied on company-headed paper, signed and dated from either a manager, supervisor, tutor or teacher
If you need to supply two references, this usually means you need to provide one academic reference from any recent study and one employer reference
If you have any questions, please email askadmissions@derby.ac.uk

For more information please see our online application guide.

International applications

Please ensure you supply the above documents and information when you apply. In addition, you will be required to submit evidence of your English language ability
If you are applying as an international applicant and are using an agent you will need to provide the agent number in the application. Your agent will have a 9 digit ID number from the University of Derby International Office. Please contact your agent to obtain this number