Colchester,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc (Honours) in Computer Games - Including Placement Year in Colchester United Kingdom | University of Essex
University of Essex
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Colchester United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
22,750
(c. USD30,320.75)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
This program focuses on constructing immersive worlds. You'll develop narratives, personas, and storylines to forge fictional realms that players can explore. Combining artistic vision with technical prowess, Essex's curriculum equips you with expertise in both game development and coding, empowering you to fully shape the universes you envision.
Our program cultivates abilities to design and define sophisticated gaming experiences by emphasizing these key aspects:
Game mechanics, encompassing interactive components and their narrative integration
Fundamental principles and methods of video game programming
Physical and digital environments
AI systems for non-playable characters
2D/3D visual elements and in-game items (such as combat mechanics)
Upon completion, you'll be capable of drafting comprehensive design documents for original games and producing playable versions using professional methodologies.
Our alumni hold leadership roles across the tech sector, with newer graduates employed at prominent IT and gaming firms.
The department maintains extensive industry connections, collaborating with media robotics specialists, automotive diagnostics firms, and data transformation experts who offer guidance, internships, and career prospects. Discover more about computer science and engineering career paths here.
Graduates have secured notable positions such as Java/Actionscript Developer at Playtech and Associate Software Developer at Sky.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
GCSE: Mathematics C/4
A-levels: BBB - BBC or 120 – 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 full A-levels
BTEC: DDM – DMM or 120 – 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of the equivalent of 2 full A-levels.
Other qualifications that hold UCAS tariff points, and combined qualifications: 120 – 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 full A levels or equivalent.
IB: 30 - 29 points or three Higher Level certificates with 555-554. Either must include Standard Level Mathematics grade 4, or a minimum of 3 in Higher Level Mathematics. We will accept grade 4 in either Standard Level Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches or Standard Level Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation.
Maths in the IB is not required if you have already achieved GCSE Maths at grade C/4 or above or 4 in IB Middle Years Maths.
We are also happy to consider a combination of separate IB Diploma Programme courses (formerly certificates) at both Higher and Standard Level. Exact offer levels will vary depending on the range of subjects being taken at higher and standard level, and the course applied for.
IELTS- 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each component
TOEFL IBT- 76 overall, with a minimum of 18 in reading, 17 in listening, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing
Tuition
GBP
22,750