About Games Technology (with Foundation Year) Bsc(hons) in University of West of England
As well as providing entertainment, games offer creative ways to engage with content.
The need to facilitate this - along with the evolution of the internet, multimedia and mobile devices - has led to significant growth in the games industry.
With new and exciting game applications in public services, education, business and healthcare, there is growing demand for professionals who can apply games concepts across a range of industries.
BSc(Hons) Games Technology gives you a foundation in problem solving, programming (using C++) and software design for the entertainment industry.
Learn about artificial intelligence, 3D environments, virtual reality (VR) and effective software design for games.
Gain an understanding of the history and theories around play, games and user engagement. As UWE Bristol is a PlayStation®First partner, you'll gain direct experience of developing for Sony Playstation using their official development kits.
Learn through practical projects, creating playable scenarios that consolidate new concepts and applications.
Attend talks from visiting industry professionals and apply learning through individual and group programming projects.
Gain valuable real-world experience and a professional portfolio through placements that prepare you for a career in the gaming industry.
Our graduates work across AAA developers, including Rockstar North, Frontier Developments and Naughty Dog, and local developers such as Opposable Games and Mobile Pie.
Outside of the games industry, you'll find career opportunities in software engineering, simulations, digital media, mobile device applications, web development and IT.
Academic qualification equivalents
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS :Overall score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component
- TOEFL IBT: Overall score of 80 or above, including a minimum of 17 in Listening and Writing, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking.
- PTE: Overall score of 50 with at least 51 in each component
University of West of England Highlights
| University Type |
Public |
| Campus Setting |
Urban |
| Establishment Year |
1992 |
| Location |
Bristol, England |
| Mode of Program |
Full-time/ part-time |
| Application mode |
Online |
| Number of Students |
29,000+ |
| Number of teachers |
3,000+ |
| Academic calendar |
Semester-based |
| Finance type |
Non-profit |
| Number of faculties |
5 |
| Number of campuses |
4 |
| Number of international students |
4,405 |
| Financial Aid |
Scholarships |
University of the West of England Cost of Attendance
- The tuition fee for various programs offered at the University varies from program to program depending on the duration, mode and type of applicant.
- The cost of attendance comprising of the tuition fee for various programs and the cost of living has been given below:
| Particulars |
Cost |
| Undergraduate programs |
13,250 – 15,750 GBP |
| MBA |
15,750 GBP |
| Animation |
13,250 GBP |
| Architecture |
13,500 GBP |
| Engineering Management |
13,750 GBP |
| Forensic Science |
14,500 GBP |
| Cost of Living |
9,580 – 12,100 GBP |
