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Computer Games Programming and Design with Digital Arts Foundation Year

Southampton, Solent University

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Southampton, Solent University
UCAS CODE: CGP3

Course options

3 options available

  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    15-SEP-25

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Bring your games ideas to life with this industry focused degree, allowing you to specialise in design, development or programming, and get practical studio-style experience on real games projects.Whether you're interested in game design or programming, or still looking to work out where your skills and career will take you, the computer games programming and design degree offers the perfect opportunity to build a broad base of games industry knowledge before specialising in your chosen area.You'll be able to tailor your studies through optional modules, working on real games projects alongside other students with a diverse array of skills, building your teamwork and pipeline experience in studio scenarios designed to emulate a real indie studio environment.Programming options will build the problem solving and logic skills you need to succeed, including computational thinking, designing gameplay systems, and maths for games. On the design end, you'll learn fundamental design tools, and explore how to create and prototype compelling games that engage players and build game experiences.You'll learn the production pipeline, and how to use state-of-the-art game engines as part of a collaborative team. Artists, developers, project managers, programmers - through studio modules that simulate industry practice, and in our Video Games Academy, you'll build professional connections and friendships alongside a fantastic grasp of all aspects of game development – putting you in the best possible position to start your career in this growing industry after graduation.Throughout your studies you will learn in our industry grade computing labs, enabling you to learn the tools and techniques of professional game developers. These labs offer all the specialist software you’ll need, including: Visual Studio, Unreal Engine 5, Unity, DirectX, Vulkan, Photoshop, 3D Studio Max and more. You’ll also have access to motion capture, VR/AR and console development systems – all the resources you need.You’ll be taught by highly experienced academics with vast experience of the gaming industry, and excellent industry links. These close links enable you to benefit from a range of guest lectures throughout your studies and gain valuable critiques and guidance. Recent speakers have included representatives from Stainless Games, Unity and Aardvark Swift.

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
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£ 15,050per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Southampton, Solent University

Southampton, Solent University

  • University League Table

    107th

  • Campus address

    Southampton Solent University, East Park Terrace, Southampton, Southampton, SO14 0YN, England

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Communication & Media Stu

    84th out of 92 4

    107th out of 117 6

  • Entry standards

    / Max 200
    116 58%

    64th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    64.0 64%

    58th

    11

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.26 81%

    12th

    1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 223
    111 50%

    96th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    73.0 73%

    88th

    2

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.89 72%

    93rd

    49

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