BSc (Hons) Computer Science for Games Programming at University of Hull

Programme overview

A British Computer Society accredited computer science degree set in the context of games programming, with a focus on parallel and concurrent programming, artificial intelligence, graphics and games architectures. Students complete a large third-year project in an area of their choice.

Faculty: Faculty of Science and Engineering | Department: School of Physical and Digital Sciences | Duration: 3 years full-time (4 years with a foundation year, placement year or year abroad) | Intake: September | Study mode: full-time; optional placement year (4 years); optional year abroad (4 years) | Location: Hull, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 covers a programming portfolio, algorithms and data structures, computational thinking, databases and the cloud and professional development. Year 2 covers advanced programming, eXtended Reality Development, graphics programming, artificial intelligence and foundations of cyber security. Final year includes the large individual project.

Career pathways

Graduate careers include games developer, mobile app developer, software engineer, IT security specialist, computer systems analyst and web developer. Graduates have been recruited by Codemasters, Criterion (Electronic Arts), Eutechnyx, Rare (Microsoft), Sony and Bohemia Interactive.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer 96-112 UCAS points (A levels BBC to CCC; BTEC DMM to MMM); contextual offer 96 points. At least 80 points must come from A levels, BTEC or other equivalent Level 3 qualifications. Applicants should also have GCSE Maths at grade 4/C or above. Alternative qualifications: IB Diploma 28 points; Access to HE Diploma pass with 96-112 UCAS tariff points. International applicants: academic IELTS 6.0 overall with no less than 5.5 in each skill. Foundation-year route (4 years) is also offered.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027). Annual tuition fee for the standard full-time course as listed for 2027 entry. Placement-year (home GBP 2,010; international GBP 4,304) and year-abroad fees are charged separately and excluded; foundation-year fee excluded. Source

International applicants: GBP 21,520 a year (2027). Annual tuition fee as listed for 2027 entry. Placement-year (home GBP 2,010; international GBP 4,304) and year-abroad fees are charged separately and excluded; foundation-year fee excluded. Source

Intake: 2027 entry

Duration: 3 years

Apply through the official page: https://digital.ucas.com/coursedisplay/courses/cf3cb4c5-42e2-4d9a-b5f5-2b3636d117bd

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