Computer Science (Game Engineering) BSc Honours
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    Computer Science (Game Engineering) BSc Honours

    Newcastle University
    Newcastle University
    United Kingdom
    United Kingdom, Newcastle upon Tyne
    University Rank:#129
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    Duration3 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 41,857 / year(s)
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026

    Computer Science (Game Engineering) BSc Honours

    About

    Course overview

    Our Game Engineering degree will teach you how to create computer games.

    You’ll learn to design, develop and use computer graphics software on different platforms, including game consoles and advanced 3D reality environments.

    We’ll focus on the design, development and implementation of software that drives computer games, including:

    • gaming simulations
    • computer game development

    In your first two years, you’ll study a broad Computer Science curriculum. You’ll learn about problem-solving, program design and implementation.

    In your final year, you’ll learn more about game engineering and study more specialised modules.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Typically we recognise the following in a Bachelors degree:

    • 3.5/4.0 or 4.25/5.0 (85%) as comparable to a 1st Class
    • Minimum GPA of 3.75/5.0 (75%) as comparable to a 2.1
    • 3.5/5.0 or 2.8/4.0 (70%) as comparable to a 2.2

    Admissions criteria may vary depending on the course you are applying for, please check course specific entry requirements.

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 6.5

    English Program Requirements

    IELTS:

    Applicants whose first language is not English require a minimum score of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent including 5.5 in each of the four elements of the test.

    TOEFL:

    79 overall (with a minimum of 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking, and 17 in writing)

    Pearson:

    Pearsons 65 overall (with a minimum of 59 in all sub-skills).

    Duolingo:

    115 overall with no subskill below 100

    Career

    Your future

    Join a network of successful graduates

    This Computer Science (Games Engineering) BSc can provide a route into various careers across a broad range of industries. Previous graduates have gone into these roles within 15 months of graduating:

    • Game Programmer at Coconut Lizard
    • Artificial Intelligence Programmer at Ubisoft
    • Associate Network Programmer at Rockstar North
    • Trainee Audio Programmer at Creative Assembly
    • Engine Programmer at Sumo Digital
    • Associate Build Engineer at Creative Assembly
    • Software Engineer at Sports Interactive
    • Programmer at Rebellion

    This degree can lead to further study at the Master's or PhD level, depending on your optional modules.

    As a graduate of the Computer Science (Game Engineering) BSc, you can go on to do advanced research in areas such as:

    • game artificial intelligence
    • virtual reality
    • game design
    • interactive storytelling
    • real-time graphics rendering

    Preparing you for career success

    In the present job market, computing science graduates are better placed than many others to obtain employment in a challenging and fulfilling career, and the employability of Newcastle graduates is particularly high.

    An increasing number of employers require digital skills, meaning our graduates are highly sought after. They move into bespoke software development roles in software houses and computer manufacturers and also into corporate organisations that use computers on a larger scale, such as banking, insurance and manufacturing companies and public sector institutions.

    Benefit from strong industry links

    As a hub for games development, the North East of England is an exciting place to kick-start your career and you'll benefit from strong links with companies such as:

    • Epic (Fortnite)
    • Activision (Call of Duty)
    • Ubisoft (Assassins Creed)
    • Rockstar North (Grand Theft Auto)
    • TT Games (Lego Star Wars)
    • Creative Assembly (Total War)
    • NVidia (graphics cards)
    • Sony (Horizon Zero Dawn)
    • Microsoft Playground Games (Forza)
    • Microsoft Ninja Theory (Devil May Cry)
    • Rebellion (Judge Dredd)

    You can also gain work experience with local businesses. Many local businesses approach our School to advertise short, part-time or voluntary work opportunities.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    41,857 / year(s)

    Computer Science (Game Engineering) BSc Honours

    Newcastle University

    Newcastle University

    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, Newcastle upon Tyne

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