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Computer Games Design with Animation (with a Placement year)

University of Staffordshire

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University of Staffordshire
UCAS CODE: I654

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    University of Staffordshire (Centre for Health Innovation)

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    28-SEP-26

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Our cutting-edge program is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the fast-paced and constantly evolving world of game development. Through a combination of hands-on practical work and in-depth theoretical study, you'll learn the ins and outs of game design, animation, programming, and more. On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: BSc (Hons) Computer Games Design with AnimationThe first year of your course will introduce you to games design principles, the use of games engines in the creation of games, the creation of 3D assets, and the animation of game assets, all using industry-standard approaches and software. In your second year, you will be able to choose from a range of modules that cover various topics such as environment modelling, character modelling, lighting, hand-keyed animation, hard-surface modelling, cinematics, and using animations in a games engine. Alongside this, you will also work in a collaborative environment with fellow students to create a game product. In level 6, you will round out these core skills by studying further advanced topics such as visual effects in a games engines, and the use of emergent, cutting-edge tools. You will work with other final year students in leading a collaborative effort with level 5 students in the creation of a further game product.CareersGraduates from our Computer Games Design degree are in great demand, working across the globe as games designers, 3D artists, 3D animators, level designers and technical artists. Our graduates joined the likes of Ubisoft as level designers, working on games like The Division, and several of our recent graduates worked on Grand Theft Auto V and other upcoming Rockstar North titles.All students have access to Career Connect, our dedicated careers team.

Tuition fees

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£ 16,750per year

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University information

University of Staffordshire

University of Staffordshire

  • University League Table

    94th

  • Campus address

    Stoke-on-Trent Campus, College Road, University Quarter, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 2DE, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Computer Science

    68th out of 117 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 223
    119 53%

    82nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    79.0 79%

    70th

    18

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.96 74%

    79th

    58

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