Computing with Games Development, BSc Hons

Over the last decade the multimedia and entertainment sector, including computer games, has grown to be a multi-billion-dollar global industry employing thousands of computer programmers, designers and multimedia specialists.

Looking at the requirement of the games industry, it is clear that, although traditional programming expertise is still needed, the industry requires a new range of skills that traditional computer science graduates lack, including the understanding of user interfaces and user requirements, a knowledge of graphics, animation and virtual reality, and a proficiency in audio and video production techniques.

This degree programme helps students to understand the fundamentals of game development and the production of game media elements. Students also develop skills in related technologies, such as animation, virtual reality and audio-visual production techniques. Additionally, they develop personal and professional skills to help them communicate effectively.

UCAS code

G4G6 G BSc/CWGD

School

Computing & Mathematical Sciences

Location

Greenwich Campus

Attendance

3 years full-time
4 years sandwich
6 years part-time

Entry requirements

Applicants should have:

A minimum of 240 UCAS points

AT LEAST two A-levels, BTEC National, DVCE or equivalent qualifications

PLUS GCSEs in English and mathematics at grade C or above, or equivalent qualifications.

– Applications from students taking Access to Higher Education courses are welcome.

Assessment

Students are assessed through exams, coursework and a project.

Professional recognition

This degree is accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS). The programme can lead to full exemption from the BCS Certificate, Diploma, Professional Graduate Diploma and PGD Project, as well as partial chartered engineer (CEng) status.

Career options

This programme equips students with skills for employment in the games industry, particularly careers that focus on computing input into the development of modern interactive computer games. Additionally, students have opportunities in many mainstream computing areas such as IT support and consultancy, and Internet and e-commerce applications.

Year 1

Computer Programming (30 credits)
Systems Building (30 credits)
Communication Systems (15 credits)
Computer Systems and Internet Technologies (15 credits)
Multimedia Games Design and Development (30 credits)

Year 2

Organisation and Project Management (30 credits)
Multimedia Games Design and Development (30 credits)
Two to four options from: Systems Building (30); Computer and Network Systems (30); 3D Animation (30); Computers and Music (30); Advanced Programming (15); Application Development for Mobile Devices (15); Application Program Development (15); Computer Programming (15); Database Applications Technologies (15); Systems Programming (15); Visual Application Development (15) (60 credits)

Optional Sandwich Year (Work Placement)

Final Year

An Individual Project on a topic chosen by the student (30 credits)
Multimedia Games Design and Development (30 credits)
Two 30-credit options from a list that currently includes: Web Application Technologies; Modern Database Management; E-Technology; HCI and Interaction Design; Distributed Applications Development; 3D Computer Graphics; 3D Interactive Environments; Computing Education and Communications; Enterprise Systems Management and Security; Network Management and Security; System Building (60 credits)

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