Course summary
Play, design and build games at our development studio as you create a portfolio to launch your career as a games developer, with our Computer Games Technology degree in Cambridge.
- Join a course that's TIGA accredited, indicating to employers that you're accustomed to practical and theoretical application of industry standard practices and the latest industrial workflows.
- Build a professional portfolio to showcase your skills to future employers and clients.
- Attend exciting industry events including games jams, industry talks, conferences, and festivals, such as our annual student games fest Gamebridge, where you can show your work to major industry reps.
- Work collaboratively in a development studio environment that reflects the professional workplace.
- Benefit from our links with tech giants like Sony, Jagex and Frontier, which will help you find placements and work experience, and give you opportunities to solve "live briefs". You can even take an optional placement year.
- Study in a region renowned for computer games: the East of England has nearly 200 active games companies, and Cambridge is home to 26 games companies including Jagex, Frontier Developments and Ninja Theory (source: Ukie Games Map, January 2024).
Modules
Year 1 core modules: Foundation in Engineering, Computing and Technology. Year 2 core modules: Game Concepts and Analysis; Programming for Games; Game Engines and Mechanics. Year 3 core modules: Collaborative Games Development; Game Technologies; Technical Development for Games; Ruskin Module. Year 4 core modules: Studio Practice for Games; Major Project for Games. Modules are subject to change and availability.
Assessment method
Throughout the course, we’ll use a range of assessment methods to help measure your progress. You’ll demonstrate your learning through the games you produce, but there will also be a mix of exams, personal learning plans and projects.
How to apply
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- I610
- Institution code:
- A60
- Campus name:
- Cambridge Campus
- Campus code:
- C
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
We welcome applications from international and EU students, and accept a range of international qualifications.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 0 points
5 GCSEs at grade D, or grade 3, or above and evidence of two years post-GCSE study at Level 3. If you have achieved at least grade E in one A level, or equivalent, you are exempt from the two years post-GCSE study requirement, but you still must meet the GCSE requirements. Applicants who do not meet the two years post GCSE study at level 3 may be considered based on their satisfactory employment history, which must be a minimum of two years full time employment supported by employer evidence and deemed appropriate by the University for meeting the course of study applied for.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://aru.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/computer-games-technology
English language requirements
Test | Grade | Additional details |
---|---|---|
IELTS (Academic) | 5.5 | With minimum 5.5 in each component |
Equivalent English Language qualifications, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University, are also accepted.
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £9250 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
Anglia Ruskin University
East Road
Cambridge
CB1 1PT