What will I learn?
The creation and production of computer games has grown to become a huge, rapidly evolving industry with a growing need for talented individuals to fill technical and creative positions. On this practical course, you work at the cutting edge of games technology, preparing you to hit the ground running when you join the sector.
The course takes a hands-on approach to games development, calling on you to work on games and creative-technology projects from the start, turning game ideas into playable demos. In the first year, you learn a variety of relevant techniques, including programming and 2D/3D graphics for games, as well as researching the market and generating ideas for original games.
You work in our specialist Creative Technologies and games development labs, and use a range of cutting-edge technologies - such as motion capture, green screen, VR and XR - to develop your practice and build a professional portfolio. Benefit from personal development planning which will help you research companies formulate your future plans develop a professional, industry-focused portfolio and apply for jobs.Take the option of a fee-free sandwich year in industry, building experience and making contacts for the future.If you need a step-up into higher education, start with a Foundation Year (see below), which guarantees you a place on the degree course
Which department am I in?
School of Computer Science and Technology
Entry requirements
For international students
112 UCAS tariff points including 96 from at least 3 A-levels or equivalent 112 UCAS tariff points including 96 from at least 3 A-levels or equivalent
Three A levels, grades BCC or ACD
Two A levels plus two AS levels, grades BC+BB or CC+AA
Two A levels plus one AS level plus one extended project, grades BC+B+C or BB+D+C
One A level plus BTEC diploma, grades B+Merit/Merit
BTEC extended diploma, grades Distinction/Merit/Merit
Access to HE diploma, grades D18+M21+P6 or D9+M36
International Baccalaureate - Standard grade 5 and Higher Level grade 4 (Language B, Language A - Literature, Language A - Language and Literature, Literature and Performance, English Language A1, English Language A2)
IELTS overall score of 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each element
TOEFL iBT - Overall 72 Listening: 17, Reading: 18, Speaking: 20, Writing: 17
