Computer Science with Games Technology BSc (Hons) 36 months Undergraduate Program By City St George's, University of London (formally City) |Top Universities
Subject Ranking

# 351-400QS Subject Rankings

Program Duration

36 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

20,079 GBPTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

Computer Science and Information SystemsMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Computer Science and Information Systems

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

This degree will prepare you for a career in the dynamic computer game sector. You’ll learn how computer games are built and work, and discover how to solve programming problems related to game development. An optional placement year provides real-world experience in the sector.


On this BCS-accredited degree you will develop advanced knowledge of game engine architecture, computer graphics and game design.


You will develop a firm foundation in programming and game design & development, before specialising with topics such as games technology and digital signal processing.


You will gain the skills needed for a career in the thriving computer games sector, applying your technical computing expertise in a creative and in-demand industry.


  • Learn a broad range of programming languages and cutting-edge games programming techniques
  • Get coding quickly in your first year with our two-week coding marathon
  • Boost your employability with an optional one-year work placement: past students have worked for Sony, PlayStation, Disney, Microsoft and Goldhawk Interactive
  • Develop commercially valuable knowledge for your future career, including industry-standard game engines that power game development
  • Study in City’s computing labs, which include the latest hardware and software, such as state-of-art NVidia GPUs
  • Gain three years of professional experience with our innovative Professional Pathway Scheme, combining paid employment and study
  • Get industry recognition for the quality of your degree with BSC and TIGA accreditation.

Accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional and on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for a Chartered Engineer.


This course is also accredited by TIGA, a non-profit UK trade association representing the UK’s games industry.

Program overview

Main Subject

Computer Science and Information Systems

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

This degree will prepare you for a career in the dynamic computer game sector. You’ll learn how computer games are built and work, and discover how to solve programming problems related to game development. An optional placement year provides real-world experience in the sector.


On this BCS-accredited degree you will develop advanced knowledge of game engine architecture, computer graphics and game design.


You will develop a firm foundation in programming and game design & development, before specialising with topics such as games technology and digital signal processing.


You will gain the skills needed for a career in the thriving computer games sector, applying your technical computing expertise in a creative and in-demand industry.


  • Learn a broad range of programming languages and cutting-edge games programming techniques
  • Get coding quickly in your first year with our two-week coding marathon
  • Boost your employability with an optional one-year work placement: past students have worked for Sony, PlayStation, Disney, Microsoft and Goldhawk Interactive
  • Develop commercially valuable knowledge for your future career, including industry-standard game engines that power game development
  • Study in City’s computing labs, which include the latest hardware and software, such as state-of-art NVidia GPUs
  • Gain three years of professional experience with our innovative Professional Pathway Scheme, combining paid employment and study
  • Get industry recognition for the quality of your degree with BSC and TIGA accreditation.

Accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional and on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for a Chartered Engineer.


This course is also accredited by TIGA, a non-profit UK trade association representing the UK’s games industry.

Admission Requirements

6+
31+
128+

3 Years
Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic Students

9,535 GBP
-

International Students

20,079 GBP
-

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