Computer Science (Games) BSc (Hons)

Keele University

Gain a solid grounding in the key themes that underpin contemporary computer science to explore computer gaming at an advanced level. From writing programmes and exploiting modern computer architectures, to using game-related APIs, you will graduate with the skills to pursue a career in the games industry.**Why choose this course?** - Accredited by the British Computer Society - The Chartered Institute for IT- Gain recognition of your specialism in Games named in your degree title- All necessary mathematics knowledge is provided within relevant modules- Gain first-hand experience in industry with our Placement Year option- Access a wide range of equipment including supercomputer facilities, a VR lab and a Maker SpaceComputer gaming is a multi-billion pound industry of simulation, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. Our Computer Science (Games) BSc will enable you to gain a sound academic grounding in the discipline of Computer Science, an understanding of the professional issues relevant to your future working life and specialist knowledge in computer games development - informed by our own research and industry trends.Your final year will culminate with the opportunity to deep dive into a pre-defined selection of modules relating to the specialist field of games computing. From bioinformatics to computing in education, you will gain a deep understanding of the architecture of computer systems and a thorough knowledge of practical software engineering in multimedia contexts. You will also spend time exploring current research topics and writing a novel final year project related to your specialism.**About Keele**Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university.We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level.Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.