Computer Games (Software Development)

Description

Study the creation of computer games software in state-of-the-art facilities. You will utilise the most up-do-date tools of the industry to learn the many different skills involved in the creation of cutting edge games software. The BSc/BSc (Hons) Computer Games (Software Development) programme stream will emphasis the technical programming requirements (including the mathematics and implementation of physical mechanics), but would also share an appreciation of the core elements of Game Design. Your studies will include the creation of 2D and 3D graphics, the incorporation of 3D animation in games, the creation of thinking creatures, new product development and professional issues involved in the development of software. This learning is underpinned by the teaching of the basic concepts required to master the design process of computer games. Students will develop games for the current game industry platforms such as Xbox 360, Playstation and Nintendo.

Detailed Course Facts

Application deadline As soon as possible Tuition fee

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Not specified Start date September 2015 Duration full-time 48 months Languages Take an IELTS test

• English

Delivery mode On Campus Educational variant Full-time Intensity Flexible

Course Content

• Year 1: Computer Systems Development, Database Development, Games Design, Web Development, Programming, Media Content Creation, Integrated Project 1, Computer Systems and Network Technology, Mathematics for Computer Games 1.

• Year 2: Games Design 1, Object Oriented Software Development, Software Modelling, Analysis and Design 1, Games Programming 1, Interaction Design, Integrated Project 2.

• Year 3: Mathematics for Computer Games 2, Console Programming, Software Processes and Practices, Games Programming 2, Game Artificial Intelligence, Integrated Project 3.

• Year 4: Honours Project and Research Methods, Games Programming 3, Honours Project, Reflective Practice for Personal Development, Rich Internet Applications.

Note: All Year 1 students on the suite of computing based programmes (BSc Computer Games, BSc Computing, BSc Information Technology Management for Business and BSc Networking and Systems Support) follow a common first year. This provides a taster in a variety of subject areas to help students confirm their choice of specialist programme for Year 2 onwards.

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 6 CAE score : 60(Grade C)

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Requirements

• Higher: BBB (one sitting); BBBC (two sittings)
• A-Level: CC
• ILC: BBB at Higher grade
• UCAS Tariff: 200 UCAS points
• Essential Subjects: Maths (H)
• Summer School: If required, Summer School is available for Mathematics.

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

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• ✔️ Flexible study schedule
• ✔️ Experienced teachers
• ✔️ Certificate upon completion

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Related Scholarships*

• Academic Excellence Scholarship

  "The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."

• Access Bursary

  Bursary for UK students all subjects where the variable tuition fee rate is payable.

• Alumni Bursary

  Alumni Bursary for UK Undergraduate students

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than Glasgow Caledonian University.

Accreditation

The programme is accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS) - the Chartered Institute for IT.