Overview

From programming, software design and asset development to character animation, this course will cover the industry latest to help you stay up-to-date, ensuring you’re ready for the working world upon graduation.

Why study this subject?

Love playing videogames? Why not be part of a team that develops them? A degree in (Hons) Computer Games Development focuses on how to program games, from traditional software design and coding to the latest techniques employed within graphics and AI.This course is also offered as a four-year programme, including an initial Foundation Year. The Foundation Year will allow you to develop your academic study skills and build confidence in your abilities, identifying your own strengths and development needs for progression onto an undergraduate programme.

Bucks New University has been ranked 9th for Animation & Games Design in the UK (G.U.G. 2023).

What are my career prospects?

Graduates of the course will be well placed to pursue a career within the growing games and media sectors as Tool, Engine, Level, Graphical or AI Programmers.
Alternatively, you may use the transferable knowledge and skills gained during the course to follow a career within the mainstream software industry as Software Engineers, Analysts or Application Developers.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Computing Architecture
Level Design
Maths for Games
Game Design
Graphical Programming
Object Oriented Analysis and Design
Object Oriented Programming

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

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55

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IELTS

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

High Wycombe, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

110

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TOEFL^® IBT

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80

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55

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

A typical offer will require a UCAS tariff score of: 88 - 112 (Full-time) or 32 - 56 (Foundation Year)
A minimum of two full A-levels (or equivalent) is required. Every application is considered on an individual basis.
Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements for the three-year undergraduate programme, or those who do not feel fully prepared for a degree course, can apply for a four-year programme including a Foundation Year

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

15150 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

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Living costs

High Wycombe

United Kingdom

700 - 1200 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Why study this subject?

What are my career prospects?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

High Wycombe

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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