BSc (Hons) Computer Games Programming with Foundation Year

This degree offers you the chance to strengthen your skills, knowledge and confidence before you advance to stage one of your honours degree.

Course description

Whether you are interested in developing games for entertainment or for serious applications, our BSc (Hons) Computer Games Programming will take you to the next level with your career plans. Our foundation year route will also give you a solid platform for success.

• Join a course with an outstanding reputation within the gaming industry
• Gain both the theoretical knowledge and the practical skills you need to develop first-rate games
• Choose to take an optional industrial placement year which will add substance to your CV and broaden your professional networks
• Become a member of the Microsoft Developer Network Academic Alliance, allowing you to use Microsoft products at home.

Foundation Year - helping you to achieve more

Including a foundation year as part of your four-year study programme will give you a head start in your academic and professional life. The foundation year offers the chance to strengthen your skills, knowledge and confidence – with extensive support from our expert staff – before you advance to stage one of your honours degree. It could also be beneficial if you are planning a career change and want to get to grips with aspects of subjects which are new to you.

Our degrees with a foundation year are continuous, meaning that you won’t need to apply again once you have successfully completed the first year.