Computer Games Technology, BSc (Hons)

About Computer Games Technology, BSc (Hons) - at University of West London

Course summary

Overview

This course provides a broad coverage of the theory, practice and application of computer game development in relation to the changing technologies of use within computer games. 

The course seeks to enable students to develop knowledge, practical skills, and understanding in relation to computer games technologies and computer game development from both game design and implementation perspectives. 

Why choose this course?
Computer games technology graduates are in high demand in greater London, the UK and global markets for computer games, serious games, virtual and augmented reality. 
You will learn industry standard development tools and will explore specialist areas such as artificial intelligence for games and the economic and social impact of games. We emphasise the practical approach to games and game asset development. 
During the course, you will build up a portfolio of your work. This will be showcased online and can be shown to future employers to demonstrate your talent and experience. 

Career and study progressionGraduates in computer games technology generally have a good record of achieving employment and progressing in their professional work. 
You will be able to pursue a career as game designer/developer within a wide range of publishers, developers and start-up businesses in the greater London area or UK, as well as within the fast growing global market. 
You could also find a rich choice of career opportunities within public sectors that require skills in serious game development as well as virtual and augmented reality applications. 
For more details please see the Career and study progression section.

Other options available for BSc (Hons) Computer Games Technology

• Full time - September 2017, Ealing site

Fees

Fees for home and EU students

Main feeFees for our 2018 courses have not yet been released.

Funding

Help with funding is available to a range of students, whether you are studying full or part-time, in your home country or overseas.

You may be eligible for a student loan to cover the cost of tuition fees or a maintenance loan to support you during your studies. Additional funding is available to some types of students, such as those with dependants, disabled students and more. Find out more about applying for student loans and other funding options.

We also offer a range of scholarships and bursaries to help you. Current scholarships include:

• Full Time Undergraduate Bursary: a £3,000 award for new undergraduate students.
• Path to Success Scholarship: a £4,000 award for students on a four-year degree course with a foundation year. 

Other scholarships are also available, including awards for specific subjects. Find out more and check your eligibility for the scholarships and bursaries listed above.

Please note fees are paid for each year of study unless otherwise stated. You will be required to re-enrol and pay fees at the beginning of each academic year. Fees may be subject to government regulations on fee increases. Future inflationary increases will be applied to each subsequent year of the course, subject to government regulations on fee increases.

Entry requirements

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