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Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Games Technology (with Foundation Year)] From University of The West of England

Bristol, EnglandLocation
UniversitySchool type
Estd1992established year
20893enrollment
Public
Partner [7 Courses]
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Bachelor of Science [B.S] (Games Technology (with Foundation Year))

4 years
Full Time
Honours & On Campus
Ranked #401 out of 1374 by THE Global Ranking 2024

$19,813 /Yr

£15,850 /Yr
  • Bachelor of Science in Games Technology at the University of The West of England is a 4 years program.
  • It is an on-campus, honours program offered on a full-time basis.
  • The program gives students a foundation in problem-solving, programming (using C++), and software design for the entertainment industry.
  • Students will learn about artificial intelligence, 3D environments, virtual reality (VR), and effective software design for games.
  • Students gain an understanding of the history and theories around play, games and user engagement and also gain valuable real-world experience and a professional portfolio through placements that prepare them for a career in the gaming industry.
  • Learning takes through a mix of face-to-face lectures and tutorials, virtual learning environments, practical work, and independent project work.
  • Students have to attend regular 'Games Night' social events and challenge their peers and lecturers, either on the large screens in our Games Studio or at special locations off-site.
  • The graduates work across AAA developers, including Rockstar North, Frontier Developments and Naughty Dog, and local developers such as Opposable Games and Mobile Pie.

Important Dates

EventApplication Date
Application Deadline For 2024 Intake Jun 30, 2024

Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees$19813 (GBP 15850)

Other Expenses

HeadAvg Cost Per Year
Living Expenses$11310 (GBP 9048)
Total Cost$11310 (GBP 9048)

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

  • UCAS Tariff points: 72
  • GCSE: Grade C/4 in English Literature or Language and Mathematics, or equivalent. 

Indian Student Eligibility:

Indian students are eligible to apply if they complete the following eligibility criteria:

  • Students should have a Higher Secondary School Certificate/Indian School Certificate (Standard XII) from boards such as CBSE/CISCE/WBCHSEB with 65% including grade C in at least five subjects.
  • Students with lower grades may be considered for entry onto a foundation degree.
  • Students should hold a 70% score in the English Language in Higher Secondary School Certificate/Indian School Certificate - Standard XII from CBSE/CISCE/WBCHSEB.

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/PTE or any equivalent test to get admission to this program.


Scores Required

80 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

6 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

50 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE


Ranking

2024202320222021202020192018

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Engineering 401 out of 1374 in Global Ranking
( #19 out of 65 in UK 2024)

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Application Deadline For 2024 Intake (30th Jun 2024)
USD 19,813 /Yr
GBP 15,850 /Yr
  • TOEFL: 80
  • IELTS: 6
  • PTE: 50
UCAS Application Deadline For 2025 Intake (29th Jan 2025)
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UCAS Application Deadline For 2025 Intake (3rd Sep 2024)
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GBP 21,100 /Yr
  • TOEFL: 101
  • IELTS: 7
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Career and Placement after Course

The career opportunities for the students are:

  • Software Development and Engineering
  • Simulations
  • Digital Media
  • Mobile Device Applications
  • Web Development and IT.

Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

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BrokerFish International Student ScholarshipScholarship per student$ 1,250/Yr$1,000Level Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
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