BSc (Hons) Computer Games Design and Development

at University of Winchester

Modules
 

• Computer Game Design Principles
• Development Principles
• Team & Project Planning
• Computer Game Design Projects
• Computer Game Development Projects
• Team & Project Mapping

Offers are typically made using UCAS tariff points to allow you to include a range of level 3 qualifications and as a guide, the requirements for this course are equivalent to:
 

• A-Levels: BCC-BBC from 3 A Levels or equivalent grade combinations (e.g. BBC is comparable to ABD in terms of tariff points)
• BTEC/CTEC: DMM from BTEC or Cambridge Technical (CTEC) qualifications
• International Baccalaureate: To include a minimum of 2 Higher Level certificates at grade H4
• T Level: Pass (C or above on the core) in a T Level
   

In addition to the above, accept tariff points achieved for many other qualifications, such as the Access to Higher Education Diploma, Scottish Highers, UAL Diploma/Extended Diploma and WJEC Applied Certificate/Diploma, to name a few. Also accept tariff points from smaller level 3 qualifications, up to a maximum of 32, from qualifications like the Extended Project (EP/EPQ), music or dance qualifications. 
 

In addition to level 3 study, the following GCSE’s are required:
 

• GCSEs in Mathematics and English Language at grade 4 or C, or higher. Functional Skills at level 2 is accepted as an alternative, however Key Skills qualifications are not. If you hold another qualification.
   

If English is not your first language, a formal English language test will most likely be required and you will need to achieve the following:
 

• IELTS Academic at 5.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in all four components (for year 1 entry)
• Also accept other English language qualifications, such as IELTS Indicator, Pearson PTE Academic, Cambridge C1 Advanced and TOEFL iBT.

International Fees per Year 

£14,700

By the end of your course, you will have an impressive portfolio and be ready to make your mark in the games industry. Graduates can pursue careers as games programmers, artificial intelligence programmers, graphics programmers, 3D modellers and web systems developers.More general developer roles may be found in many other sectors, both public and private, including financial and professional services, and the broader media and entertainment industries.