Computer Science with Games Development BSc Hons

In your first two years you will follow a core programme of study, allowing you to gain knowledge and skills in different aspects of computer science.

 

You will be taught advanced skills in games design and development, including the architecture of games software, programming a games console and games design. You’ll also have the opportunity to work with specialist games content developed in collaboration with local games companies, all with the aim of extending your programming and software engineering skills further.

 

Your assessments are designed to help you develop the knowledge, understanding and skills required of a computer science graduate. You will be assessed through a variety of different methods including exams, reports, presentations, individual, group and project work.

 

After an optional placement or study abroad year, you will spend a year gaining advanced skills in games design and software architecture.

 

89% of students said the course is intellectually stimulating. (NSS 2020)

 

Modules

Module information is indicative and is reviewed annually therefore may be subject to change. Applicants will be informed if there are any changes.

Year one

 

• KC4000 -Relational Databases (Core,20 Credits)
• KF4009 -Web Technologies (Core,20 Credits)
• KF4010 -Computing Fundamentals (Core,20 Credits)
• KF4011 -Systems Analysis (Core,20 Credits)
• KV4000 -Programming 1 (Core,20 Credits)
• KV4001 -Programming 2 (Core,20 Credits)
• KV5001 -Academic Language Skills for Computer and Information Sciences (Core – for International and EU students only,0 Credits)

Year two

 

• KF5002 -Web Programming (Core,20 Credits)
• KF5008 -Program Design and Development (Core,20 Credits)
• KF5012 -Software Engineering Practice (Core,20 Credits)
• KF5042 -Intelligent Systems (Core,20 Credits)
• KV5001 -Academic Language Skills for Computer and Information Sciences (Core – for International and EU students only,0 Credits)
• KV5002 -Computer Networks, Security and Operating Systems (Core,20 Credits)
• KV5003 -Human Computer Interaction (Core,20 Credits)

Year three

 

• KA5029 -International Academic Exchange 1 (Optional,60 Credits)
• KV5001 -Academic Language Skills for Computer and Information Sciences (Core – for International and EU students only,0 Credits)
• KV5007 -Work placement year (Optional,120 Credits)
• KV5008 -Study abroad year (Optional,120 Credits)
• KV5030 -Work placement semester (Optional,60 Credits)

Year four

 

• KC6004 -Data Security and Governance (Optional,20 Credits)
• KC6005 -Smart Technologies and Agile UX design (Optional,20 Credits)
• KC6012 -Graduate Enterprise (Optional,20 Credits)
• KF6012 -Web Application Integration (Optional,20 Credits)
• KF6015 -Games Design (Core,20 Credits)
• KF6017 -Software Architecture for Games (Core,20 Credits)
• KF6018 -Computer Graphics and Animation (Optional,20 Credits)
• KF6052 -Machine Learning and Computer Vision (Optional,20 Credits)
• KV5001 -Academic Language Skills for Computer and Information Sciences (Core – for International and EU students only,0 Credits)
• KV6002 -Team Project and Professionalism (Core,20 Credits)
• KV6003 -Individual Computing Project (Core,40 Credits)
• KV6006 -Internet of Things (Optional,20 Credits)

Entry Requirements 2022/23

Standard Entry

120 UCAS Tariff points

From a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications which may include: A level, T Level, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Diplomas or the International Baccalaureate

 

Subject Requirements:

There are no specific subject requirements for this course

 

GCSE Requirements:

Applicants will need Maths and English Language at minimum grade 4 or C, or the equivalent.

 

Additional Requirements:

There are no additional requirements for this course

 

International Qualifications:

We welcome applicants with a range of qualifications from the UK and worldwide which may not exactly match those shown above. If you have taken qualifications outside the UK .

 

English Language Requirements:

International applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*).

Fees and Funding 2022/23 Entry

UK Fee in Year 1: £9,250

* The maximum tuition fee that we are permitted to charge for UK students is set by government. Tuition fees may increase in each subsequent academic year of your course, these are subject to government regulations and in line with inflation.

EU Fee in Year 1: £16,500

 

International Fee in Year 1: £16,500

This course covers a broad range of computing specialisms and will open the door to a vast range of careers within this industry.  Our existing games graduates are employed in a wide range of games companies in the UK and overseas, varying from small start-ups to triple-A studios.

 

We place a real emphasis on developing the transferable skills that will open doors to a range of careers in computer science. These include communication, analytical and problem solving skills, technical skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

 

As a computer science graduate, you could enter a career in areas such as, games development, software engineering, systems analysis and design, computer networks, consultancy, database development and management, software testing, artificial intelligence embedded systems, IT management, and web development.

 

Here at Northumbria, we know how valuable work experience can be in terms of giving you a head start in your career so we enable you to gain real-world experience on a yearlong professional placement in your third year on this course.

 

Previous computer science students have had the opportunity to go on a placement in blue chip companies such as Hewlett Packard and GlaxoSmithKline and at CERN in Geneva. CERN has doubled the number of students it will take on placement, reflecting the respect and value placed on this degree by prestigious industry professionals.

 

You will also have the opportunity to study abroad in your third year at a partner institution, enabling you to gain global perspective on your subject and boost your future career prospects.