Games Technology (with Foundation Year)

Bristol, UWE
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time including foundation year 4 Years Computer games and animation

A-Level Entry

See entry requirements

UCAS Points

72 points

About this course

BSc(Hons) Games Technology (with Foundation Year) gives you a foundation in problem solving, programming (using C++) and software design for the entertainment industry.

Explore artificial intelligence, 3D environments, virtual reality (VR) and effective software design for games.

Gain an understanding of the history and theories around play, games and user engagement. As UWE Bristol is a PlayStation®First partner, you’ll gain direct experience of developing for Sony PlayStation using their official development kits.

Learn through practical projects, creating playable scenarios that consolidate new concepts and applications. Attend talks from visiting industry professionals and apply learning through individual and group programming projects.

Gain valuable real-world experience and a professional portfolio through placements that prepare you for a career in the gaming industry.

Our graduates work across AAA developers, including Rockstar North, Frontier Developments and Naughty Dog, and local developers such as Opposable Games and Mobile Pie. Outside of the games industry, you’ll find career opportunities in software engineering, simulations, digital media, mobile device applications, web development and IT.

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades See entry requirements
UCAS Tariff Points 72 points
BTEC MMP

Study Options

This course is available in 2 study options:

Full-time including foundation year Shown above

Duration: 4 Years

Qualification: BSc (Hons)

Location: Bristol

Sandwich including foundation year

Duration: 5 Years

Qualification: BSc (Hons)

Location: Bristol

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

2139 Information technology professionals
2134 Programmers and software development professionals
3131 IT operations technicians
2141 Web design professionals
3115 Quality assurance technicians
3132 IT user support technicians

Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time including foundation year
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Bristol
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Computer games and animation