Edinburgh,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc (Hons) Computer Systems (Games Programming) in Edinburgh United Kingdom | Heriot-Watt University
Heriot-Watt University
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Edinburgh United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
25,008
(c. USD33,414.94)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Our four-year BSc Computer Systems (Computer Games Programming) Honours program focuses on building reliable and functional gaming software. We equip students not just with advanced game development techniques, but also with essential professional abilities like clear communication, independent work ethic, and effective teamwork. In the tech-driven gaming sector, companies require professionals capable of designing efficient systems. Graduates will enter the game development field with a powerful combination of technical expertise and interpersonal competencies that address both present and future industry demands.The initial three years mirror our standard BSc Computer Systems curriculum, establishing fundamental game development skills. The final year allows specialization through dedicated Computer Games Programming modules and a relevant dissertation project.Career opportunities for graduatesIT and gaming industry roles
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Year 1 - Standard entry requirements: Highers ABBB, A-Levels BBC – ABB, Int. Baccalaureate 28 points, BTEC DDM, HNC B in graded unit. Minimum entry requirements (Minimum: under our Fair Access Policy, we will relax our standard entry requirements for some Scottish students depending on their circumstances. Our minimum requirements will apply if you live in an area within the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation lowest 20% (SIMD20), or are care experienced)- Highers BBBC, A-Levels BCC. Year 2 - Advanced Highers BBB (including Computing plus excellent Highers), A-Levels ABB (including Computing), Int. Baccalaureate 30 points (with Computing at Higher Level 6), HNC A in graded unit (including sufficient Computing), HND AB in graded units (including sufficient Computing), BTEC DDM (including sufficient Computing), Global College Successful completion of our Technology with Accelerator Programme. The minimum English language requirement for entry to this programme is IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) with no score lower than 5.5, TOEFL iBT 79 (including reading 18, listening 17, speaking 20, and writing 21).
Tuition
GBP
25,008