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Creative Computing (Gaming) (Professional Placement Year) BSc (Hons)

Bath Spa University

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    23-SEP-24

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary


Shape playable worlds that inform, persuade and entertain.

- Learn the essentials of games design and development as part of your Creative Computing course.- Create unique and surprising indie games that deploy industry-standard tools, techniques and publication routes.- Explore the role of game engines outside of games, and the emerging world of ‘serious games’.Build a firm understanding of coding, interactive design and digital creativity, while developing skills in game making. You’ll graduate with a stunning portfolio of digital work, made with the latest tools and techniques used in the creative industries.The gaming pathway celebrates the vibrancy of the Bath and Bristol games scene. You’ll learn from creative technologists and regional industry specialists, and contribute to exciting projects with independent games studios and freelance developers. Emerging highly employable, you’ll hold a diverse skills ‘toolkit’ that gives you an edge on typical computing or games design graduates.


More about the Professional Placement Year

A Professional Placement Year (PPY), traditionally known as a sandwich year, is where a student undertakes a period of work with an external organisation for between 9-13 months. The placement occurs between the students' second and third years of undergraduate study. Students can engage in up to 3 placements to make up the total time and are required to source the placement(s) themselves with support from the Careers & Employability Team.

Application deadline

31 January

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 16,905per 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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University information

Bath Spa University

  • University League Table

    102nd

  • Campus address

    Bath Spa University, Newton Park, Newton St Loe, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 9BN, England

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    78th out of 115 40

  • Entry standards

    / Max 235
    117 51%

    94th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    61.0 61%

    104th

    91
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.97 79%

    29th

    21

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