10Aug
UndergraduateThis course is available in Clearing. If you have submitted an application, you can add this course. If you haven’t sent us an application yet, you can do this until 25th September 2024.
Coventry University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
The foundation year of this Coventry University degree will be delivered from our CU Coventry campus. Course delivery from year 1 of the degree onwards will be from Coventry University campus. This course aims to provide you with a solid grounding for a career in the games industry. The foundation year aims to provide you with a solid grounding in mathematical principles and an understanding of the core technology associated with the use and application of computer systems. Professional and academic skills are integrated across all modules, including information finding and handling, problem solving, and the communication of outcomes. Students who successfully complete their foundation year will then progress onto the Games Technology BSc (Hons) degree within Coventry University’s School of Computing, Mathematics and Data Science. The degree is a highly-focused software engineering course with a long history of training specialist programmers and developers for the video games industry world-wide. It doesn’t only teach you how to use game engines – it teaches you the programming and scientific skills necessary to extend commercial engines and develop your own from scratch. Key benefits of the degree
- Helps you understand the engineering and technology which underpins digital artwork and real-time rendered animations
- Supports you to master advanced techniques to leverage and extend industry-standard engines in the creation of immersive, interactive experiences
- Allows you to develop your own game engine systems, from graphics renderers to physics libraries, using high-performance programming techniques
- Contains content which reacts dynamically to reflect the complexities of this modern and increasingly interconnected sector
- Aims to empower you with the fundamental capabilities needed to pursue independent game development, as well as giving you the opportunity to gain professional tools and wider contextual understanding of game engineering upon successful completion, to succeed in larger studios
- Enables you to develop your own games and game technologies in our dedicated Game Development Laboratories
- Gives opportunities to explore emerging technologies with virtual and augmented reality hardware
- Provides experience with console and cross-platform development
Modules
Foundation Year Modules
- Fundamental Pure Mathematics
- Fundamental Applied Mathematics
- Data Visualisation
- Software and Databases
- Introduction to Games Programming
- Mathematical Skills for Computing Professionals
- Computer Systems
- Object-Oriented Programming for Game Development
- Working with Data
- Responsible Game Design
- On-Screen! Graphics Programming for Game Development
- Digital Reality: Emerging Technologies in Game Development
- Playing TAG: Technical Art for Games
- #Defining Gravity: High-Performance Physics Simulation
- Game Dev Tycoon: Professional Game Development
- Smoke and Mirrors: AI for Game Development
- Fantastic Exploits and Where to Find Them: Security in Netgames
- Advanced Technical Art for Games
- Tool Time: Understanding Commercial Game Engines
- RISC/Reward: Mobile Game Development
- Games Technology Research Project
Assessment method
This course will be assessed using a variety of methods which will vary depending upon the module. Assessment methods may include: Formal examinations Phase tests Essays Group work Presentations Reports Projects Coursework Exams Individual Assignments The Coventry University Group assessment strategy ensures that our courses are fairly assessed and allows us to monitor student progression towards achieving the intended learning outcomes.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- BCS - The Chartered Institute for IT
How to apply
31Jan
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
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 80 points
GCSE/National 4/National 5
We recognise a breadth of qualifications, speak to one of our advisers today to find out how we can help you.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £7950 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £7950 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £7950 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £7950 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £7950 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £7950 | 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
Please note: UK (home) tuition fees for the degree years will be charged at the current Coventry University UK (home) degree fee level. This was set at £9,250 for the 24/25 academic year.
This course with foundation year is not currently available to international students. If you do not meet the entry requirements to directly join year 1 of the degree, please take a look at our International Pathways Programme for additional options. www.coventry.ac.uk/international-students-hub/international-pathways/
Provider information
CU Coventry
8 Mile Lane
Coventry
CV1 2TU
Clearing contact details
Recruitment and Admissions Office
02476 888888
Additional information
Thursday 17 August 08:00-21:00, Friday 18 August 08:00-18:00, Saturday 19 August 10:00-16:00, Sunday 20 August 10:00-16:00, Monday 21 August onwards (weekdays only) 08:00-19:00