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Computer Games Programming [with Foundation year]

Anglia Ruskin University

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Anglia Ruskin University

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Cambridge Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    15-SEP-25

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Our BSc (Hons) Computer Games Programming degree course will take you through the main areas of games development from initial idea generation all the way to releasing a playable and polished game. As you study you’ll develop specialist skills in areas such as gameplay, artificial intelligence, gaming tools, and mobile gaming, and learn to create software using industry-standard programming languages such as C# and C. This will not only allow you to create games, but give you a secondary skillset as a software developer. You’ll also develop a deep understanding of the two most popular commercial game engines, Unity and Unreal – knowledge that is highly sought after in the creative industries. And of course you’ll build a professional portfolio to showcase your skills to future employers and clients.Studying ARU’s Computer Games Programming degree will give you the opportunity to maximise your skills, gain valuable experience, and develop your professional network. The East of England has nearly 200 active games companies, with Cambridge itself home to 26 games companies including Jagex, Frontier Developments and Ninja Theory (source: ukie.org.uk’s games map January 2024). By studying Computer Games Art at ARU, you’ll improve your prospects with live briefs and guest speakers from tech giants like Sony, Jagex and Frontier. You’ll also attend games jams, industry talks, conferences and festivals, like our annual gaming-inspired event Gamebridge. At Gamebridge, students from across the country attend industry-led talks and 1-2-1 portfolio reviews, whilst showcasing their work and networking with companies such as Frontier and Jagex as well as other like-minded students.Working as a team is crucial to games development and so you’ll take part in collaborative projects with students from other creative courses, developing your skills in teamwork and project management. With more computer games available in more formats than ever before, gamers have come to expect high-quality gaming experiences. The industry needs highly skilled graduates that can work in multidisciplinary teams.

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

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£ 15,900per year

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

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Anglia Ruskin University

Anglia Ruskin University

  • University League Table

    120th

  • Campus address

    Anglia Ruskin University, East Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 1PT, England

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Vibrant and bustling city campuses in Cambridge, Chelmsford, Peterborough, and Writtle – all with close transport links to London.
A friendly and welcoming community of students and staff from around the globe.
A range of international scholarships are available.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Computer Science

    103rd out of 117 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 223
    104 47%

    107th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    74.0 74%

    84th

    11

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.07 77%

    48th

    4

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