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Computer Science (Games)
BSc(Hons)

  • Course summary and entry requirements

    Course duration Help

    Full-time: 3 years

    Part-time: 6 years (max 8 years)

    Sandwich: 4 years (max 8 years)

    UCAS code G455

    Professional accreditation

    This course is accredited by the British Computer Society, the chartered institute for IT professionals.

    About the course

    Computer games development is an increasing significant sector in the computer industry. This course enables you to develop the technical skills needed to work effectively in this growing field.

    Typical entry requirements Help

    The entry requirements listed here are for students starting their course in 2013. Individual offers may vary

    A-levels:
    BBB. Applicants with only two full A-levels or a double award will be considered on an individual basis.

    ND/C (Level 3):
    DMM.

    International Baccalaureate:
    32 points.

    QAA-approved access course:
    acceptable.

    GCSE (minimum grade C):
    at least three subjects including English language and mathematics or a science.

    Foundation degree/HND
    direct to years 2 or 3. HNC may also count towards direct entry.

    For non-native speakers of English:
    IELTS 6.0 overall, with 6.0 in writing and a minimum of 5.5 in the other elements.

  • Course content

    Course structure

    This course is part of the computing undergraduate programme which offers a range of different specialist degrees. A common first semester allows students to become familiar with different aspects of computing before choosing the area in which they wish to specialise.

    A distinctive feature of the programme is year 3 which may be spent on a paid professional placement in a leading organisation. This enables you to use your accumulated specialist skills and provides invaluable experience when approaching the job market after graduating.

    Areas of study

    Computer games can be broken down into three core elements: the engine that drives the dynamics of the game, the application interface and the design of the user experience. Students develop expertise in these elements, based on the sound foundation of computing knowledge and skills needed to develop robust, reliable and extendable software. In addition, they examine the ways in which the dynamics of the real world can be modelled mathematically and how these models can then be simulated within the world of the computer game. They also develop an awareness of the theoretical underpinnings that support the successful production of entertaining, motivating and accessible games.

    Syllabus

    Year 1: common subjects
    Programming
    Database
    Requirements Analysis
    Web Design
    Human Computer Interaction
    Internet Computing
    Professional Practice
    Computing in Context

    Year 1: course-specific subjects
    Mathematics
    Maintaining Computer Systems

    Year 2
    Games Development
    3-D Graphics and Animation
    Object-oriented Design and Implementation
    Specification and Reasoning
    Computer Systems Architecture
    Intelligent Systems

    Year 3
    Optional placement

    Final year
    A major project
    Client Server Technologies
    Computer Graphics Algorithms
    Real-time Systems and Concurrency
    Emerging Technologies
    AI for Games
    Options

    You can view the programme specification for this course as a PDF file by clicking on the link below:

    Programme Specification

  • Fees and costs

    The fees listed here are for full-time courses beginning in the academic year 2012-13. Further tuition fees are payable for each subsequent year of study and may be subject to small increases, in line with inflation.

    The tuition fee you have to pay depends on a number of factors including the kind of course you take, and whether you study full- or part-time. If you are studying part-time you will normally be charged on a pro rata basis depending on the number of modules you take.

    What's included in the fee?

    When costs such as health or criminal record checks, field trips or use of specialist materials are incurred as a mandatory requirement of the course they are included in your tuition fee.

    You may incur additional costs depending on the optional modules or activities you choose. The cost of optional activities is not included in your tuition fee and you will need to meet this cost in addition to your fees. Before you apply please check with the school that provides your course using the contact details on the left of this page for advice about what is included and what optional costs you could face so you can budget accordingly.

    Our website www.brighton.ac.uk/money provides advice about funding and scholarships as well as further information about fees and advice on international and island fee paying status.

    BSc Hons Computer Science (Games)  [J4EG027]
    UK/EU (Full Time)9,000 GBP
    Island Students (Full Time)9,000 GBP
    International (Full Time)12,500 GBP

  • Location

    Location Help Moulsecoomb

    Located to the north of Brighton city centre, the Moulsecoomb campus offers students an excellent learning environment and a wide range of facilities. It is the largest of our five campuses with over 8,000 students.

    View campus maps and directions

    Living in Brighton

    Brighton’s rich mix of historic architecture, lively arts scene, varied shopping and cosmopolitan community make it a vibrant, enjoyable place to live. It is no wonder that many Brighton graduates choose to stay here.

    Social scene

    Alongside the traditional seaside attractions, Brighton is famed for its exciting social scene with a wide choice of pubs, clubs and restaurants.

    Music event on the beach

    Arts

    The highlight of the city’s cultural year is the Brighton Festival. The event is held each May and is England’s biggest arts festival, which showcases arts and performance from around the world. Brighton is also home to the UK’s oldest working cinema, the Duke of York’s, which shows alternative and mainstream films. The city is also well known for its exciting music scene and hosts The Great Escape music festival.

    Burning the Clocks winter solstice festival

    Sports

    Whether you take your sport seriously or just want to keep fit, Brighton offers all kinds of sports opportunities and facilities, on and off campus. You can also make the most of the location, and play volleyball, basketball and windsurfing down by the beach. The seafront is also the finishing point for the famous London – Brighton bicycle ride and the quirky veteran car run.

    Playing volleyball on the seafront

  • Career opportunities

    Graduates are well placed to take up positions within the computer games industry.

    Visit the careers service website.

Application process
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01273 642428
Email cemadmissions@brighton.ac.uk

If you are an international student, contact us on:

+44 (0) 207 250 6749
international@brighton.ac.uk

 

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