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Computer Games Programming with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)

University of Derby online learning

Bachelor's degree

Online

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Methodology

    Online

  • Duration

    4 Years

  • Online campus

    Yes

  • Delivery of study materials

    Yes

  • Support service

    Yes

  • Virtual classes

    Yes

Whether you are interested in developing games for entertainment or for serious applications, our BSc (Hons) Computer Games Programming will take you to the next level with your career plans. Our foundation year route will also give you a solid platform for success.

Join a course with an outstanding reputation within the gaming industry
Gain both the theoretical knowledge and the practical skills you need to develop first-rate games
Choose to take an optional industrial placement year which will add substance to your CV and broaden your professional networks
Become a member of the Microsoft Developer Network Academic Alliance, allowing you to use Microsoft products at home.

About this course

Skilled games programmers will discover a wide variety of career opportunities everywhere from small start-up companies to major multinational organisations. This course represents the ideal preparation for roles such as gameplay programmer, tools developer and AI programmer. You might even want to start your own company after graduating.

Because the BSc (Hons) Computer Games Programming has such a solid computing and software engineering focus, it also opens up excellent prospects for our graduates across all software development roles in the computing industry.

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Subjects

  • Mathematics
  • Networks
  • Programming
  • GCSE Mathematics
  • Foundation
  • Computational
  • Computational Physics
  • Computer
  • Computer Programming
  • Fundamentals
  • Networking

Course programme

What you will study

You will study a selection of modules such as:

Foundation year

You'll study modules such as:
  • Preliminary Mathematics
  • Scholarship for Technologists
  • Technology Project (double module)
  • Introduction to Computational Mathematics
  • Programming Fundamentals
Stage one

You'll study modules such as:
  • Introduction to Computer Science
  • Computational Mathematics
  • Programming I
  • Networking Fundamentals
  • Foundations of Computer Science
  • Programming II
Stage two

You'll study modules such as:
  • Graphics I
  • Networks and Security
  • Databases
  • Application Development
  • Graphics II
  • Team Project
Stage three
  • Optional placement year
Final stage

You'll study modules such as:
  • Independent Studies
  • Game Development
  • Systems Programming
  • Game Behaviour

Additional information

UK/EU fee

£9,250 per  year (2020/21)

International fee

£14,045 per year (2020/21)

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Computer Games Programming with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)

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