COURSE INFORMATION

The computer games industry is thriving within the UK and the expansion of the home entertainment market is expected to continue for the foreseeable future. This course has been developed in close consultation with industry and will provide challenging enjoyable study programme.

The degree combines computer programming and mathematical disciplines with aspects of games design. The programme foundation is built upon developing competency in programming, systems architecture, multimedia technologies, human computer interaction, graphics, animation, sound and video complemented by a strong appreciation of the software design and management processes and principles.

On completing the programme students will be expected to demonstrate creativity in problem-solving and decision-making in complex situations and also creativity and imagination in design situations. They should be able to effectively and professionally communicate information, ideas, arguments, problems and solutions in both written and oral form to specialist and non-specialist audiences, initiative, personal responsibility, personal enterprise self-reliance and self-direction will be demonstrated as will acting autonomously in planning and implementing tasks at a professional level.

Our students are currently enjoying facilities provided in a £7 million major refurbishment programme with the School and continue to benefit from our established links with external organisations and the opportunity to undertake a supervised work placement.

MODULE INFORMATION
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COURSEWORK AND ASSESSMENT
Modules are usually assessed by either coursework and/or end-of-module examination. Students must complete an individual project in the final year. As part of this project, an evaluation report must be produced to describe and assess the project progress.

CAREERS
There are a wide variety of opportunities in small start-up companies and major multi-national players for skilled games programmers. This programme of study is intended to equip students for careers in computer games software engineering. Graduates from this degree would also be particularly well suited to scientific computing and physical modelling situations, but will be able to succeed in most areas of general computing, as a broad grounding in software engineering principles is given.

APPLICATION DETAIL
Applications should be made through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). Applicant Enquiries +44 (0) 870 1122211

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UK/ EU Applicants
Contact Details:
TEL: 0191 227 4453
FAX: 0191 227 4561
EMAIL: et.admissions@northumbria.ac.uk

International Applicants
Contact Details:
TEL: 00 44 191 227 4274
FAX: 00 44 191 261 1264
EMAIL: international@northumbria.ac.uk

Compulsory Requirements
Five GCSEs at grade C or above including English Language and Mathematics.

• GCE and VCE Advanced Level:
  260 UCAS Tariff points including at least 60 points in Mathematics.
• Edexcel/BTEC National:
  Distinction, Merit, Merit in appropriate subjects including Mathematics.
• Scottish Highers:
  BCCC at Higher level, including Mathematics, CCC at Advanced Higher including Mathematics.
• Irish Highers:
  BBBCC including Mathematics.
• Progression Diploma:
  Only acceptable in conjunction with GCE A level Mathematics.
• Advanced Diploma:
  Grade C in the Progression Diploma, plus 60 UCAS Tariff points from GCE A level Mathematics.
• IB Diploma:
  24 points including Mathematics at Higher level.
• HEFC Access:
  Six Merits including Mathematical Studies, plus Toolbox.
• Other QAA-recognised access programme:
  Full Access award. All units should be achieved at Merit grade or above and must include a substantial component of Mathematics at level 3.
• Return to Learning:
  We welcome applications from mature students and are willing to consider, on an individual basis, those who do not meet traditional entry criteria. We are strongly supportive of the University's Higher Education Foundation Course (HEFC), which provides an excellent basis for preparing adult students for entry to Higher Education - more details are available from the Return to Learning Service.