Games Programming
Bournemouth UniversityUndergraduate BSc Full-time 3 Years Computer games and animation
UCAS Points
120 - 128 points
Avg. Graduate Salary
£25,000
About this course
Apply programming techniques to modern games creation while developing your knowledge of artificial intelligence, physics, game engines and graphics programming. Strong focus on specialist units to give you a broad range of skills that can be put to good use in the context of games programming Educated by professional practitioners, expert academics and regular guest lectures from some of the leading names in the industry. Taught in dedicated facilities, using the latest industry-standard software for developing games Opportunity to put your learning into practice by taking a 4-week work placement (as part of the 3-year course) or a 30-week placement (as part of the 4-year course) We have regular contact with games developers across the UK and overseas, including Unity, Jagex, King, Sports Interactive, Creative Assembly, Climax Studios, and others Excellent earning potential within an industry that is experiencing more huge growth. Entry level roles include Generalist Programmer, UX/UI Designer, Level Designer, QA Tester and Graphics Programmer (ScreenSkills).
Why study BSc (Hons) Games Programming at BU?
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff Points 120 - 128 points
BTEC DDM
Study Options
This course is available in 2 study options:
Full-time Shown above
Duration: 3 Years
Qualification: BSc
Location: Poole
Avg. Salary: £25,000
Sandwich
Duration: 4 Years
Qualification: BSc
Location: Poole
Avg. Salary: £25,000
Career Prospects
Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:
2141 Web design professionals
2139 Information technology professionals
2134 Programmers and software development professionals
3131 IT operations technicians
3115 Quality assurance technicians
3132 IT user support technicians
Course Details
- Qualification
- Bachelor of Science - BSc
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 3 Years
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Poole
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- Computer games and animation
- Avg. Graduate Salary
- £25,000