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BSc (Hons) Computer Games Technology

University of Portsmouth, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

As a student on our TIGA-accredited BSc (Hons) Computer Games Technology degree, you'll develop the skills to turn ideas and concepts into reality, using industry-standard design and development techniques.

Graduates from this course are working on big titles at Rockstar and Electronic Arts, classics at Rare, and developing homegrown Indie Games.

General Eligibility

  • A levels – ABB–BBB

  • UCAS points – 120–128 points

  • T levels – Merit

  • BTECs (Extended Diplomas) – DDM++

  • International Baccalaureate – 25-26

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Placement year

We'll help you secure a work placement that fits your situation and ambitions. You’ll get mentoring and support throughout the year.

2 Year 1

Core modules in this year include:

  • 3D Modelling

  • Art Skills For Games

  • Coding and Scripting for Games

  • Game Development

  • Games Design and Context

3 Year 2

Core modules in this year include:

  • Gameplay Programming

  • Maths For Games

  • Programming Application Programming Interfaces

  • Project Initiation and Career Management

  • Student Enterprise for Games

Optional modules in this year include:

  • Creative Technologies Study Exchange

  • Creative Technologies Study Exchange

  • Engaged Citizenship through Interdisciplinary Practice

  • Modern Foreign Language

  • Professional Experience

  • Program Consoles

4 Year 3

Core modules in this year include:

  • Final Year Project

  • Real-Time Interactive Group Project: Stage One

  • Real-Time Interactive Group Project: Stage Two

Optional modules in this year include:

  • Advanced Graphics Techniques

  • Create Worlds

  • Games Research

  • Implementing Game Audio

  • Motion Capture Applications

  • Programming AI for Games

  • Psychological Theory for Game Designers

  • Targeting Platforms

Language Requirement

The IELTS score for international applicants is 6 (with no less than 5.5 in each component).

Ready to get started?

For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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