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Computer Games Technology (with Placement year) BSc (Hons)
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Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Location
Cambridge Campus
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Study mode
Sandwich / Placement
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Start date
09-SEP-24
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Duration
4 Years
Course summary
Accredited by TIGA, our Computer Games Technology course will help you turn your love of computer games into a career. Working at our development studio in Cambridge – close to the tech hub of ‘Silicon Fen’ – you’ll be located right at the heart of the computer gaming industry in the UK.From the very beginning of your studies, you’ll create and develop your own games. Everything you design will build into a valuable portfolio to help you secure your dream job in the gaming industry when you graduate.ARU is the place to be for studying Computer Games Technology. The East of England has 135 active games companies, with Cambridge home to developers including Jagex, Frontier Developments and Ninja Theory.Based in our gaming and technology hub, you'll enjoy having the latest technology at your fingertips and collaborating with other students on innovative projects.You’ll improve your prospects with live briefs and guest speakers from tech giants like Sony, Jagex and Frontier. There’s even opportunities to take part in events with industry reps, too, 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.During your time at ARU, you’ll also have the opportunity to get a head-start in the computer gaming industry and in recent times, ARM, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe, Frontier and Just Flight have all offered internships and work opportunities to ARU students. There are lots of placement opportunities with an optional placement year to develop your practical experience.We're also partners with the Global Science & Technology Forum, giving you access to cutting-edge research materials. And with TIGA accreditation, this course gives you a badge of excellence to show future employers too.
Industry-standard facilitiesAs a Computer Games Technology student at ARU, you’ll benefit from:- High-end computers with graphic tablets- Motion capture equipment- Render farm- Industry-standard SLRs (for HDRI capture)- HD cameras- Top of the range 3D modelling, animation, and compositing software including Maya, Motion Builder, 3DS Max, Mudbox, ZBrush and Unity 3DOur dedicated Computer Games Technical Officer will be on hand to offer training and support. You'll also have access to all our other creative facilities and equipment.
Careers81% of the UK computer games industry is educated to at least undergraduate level, rising to 88% for core games production roles in art or programming.The skills and knowledge you acquire on our Computer Games Technology degree course will not only help you land a career in the gaming industry, but will also equip you with core programming skills transferable to the wider I.T. industry or a career in teaching.Through work-based projects, internships and placements, students are can get hands-on practical opportunities. In recent times, ARM, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe, Frontier and Just Flight have all offered internships and work opportunities to ARU students.Graduation doesn’t need to be the end of your time with us, of course. You might decide to stay at ARU and continue your Computer Games Art studies with our MA Computer Games Development (Computing). Take advantage of our Alumni Scholarship and get 20% off your fees.
Employability and personal career developmentApplication deadline
31 January
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University information
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University League Table
118th
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Anglia Ruskin University, East Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 1PT, England
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