BSc (Hons) Games Technology
Games Technology BSc could be your ticket into this unprecedented industry. Coders, tech lovers, programmers – we’re looking at you!
The global video games industry is predicted to reach $89 billion by 2018 (DFC Intelligence). ‘The Big Three’ players – Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo – are always on the lookout for the next breakthrough, dependent on specialised software developers with a head full of ideas, technical wizardry and a passion for gaming.
With technology and practices continually evolving in this fast-moving industry, our degree considers the challenges faced by technical practitioners within the games industry, both in the UK and internationally. Accredited by the British Computer Society, course content is dynamic, designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of code design, testing and graphics that reflects all of the latest developments, while equipping you with specialist skills in programming.
At Coventry, you’ll have access to state-of-the-art facilities, including the Games Technology lab with specialised high performance PCs and peripherals including Virtual Reality headsets and motion capture technology as well as graphics tablets. We use the latest industry standard software including Unity Games Engine, 3DS Max and Visual Studio.
The Coventry Games Technology course will give you a distinct advantage in starting your career, as evidenced by our recent graduates or internship students on placements at Microsoft, Exient, Sony and Pixel Toys.
Intakes
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
PSW Opportunity
- 2 Years PSW
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Business Courses CU + CULC:
For general Business courses, students must achieve an overall score of 60% minimum in the Standard XII examination (no specific subject requirements).
For Finance, Economics and Accountancy courses – students must achieve an overall score of 60% minimum in the Standard XII examination (with 60% in Maths OR Accountancy OR Economics).
EC FACULTY:
Students must achieve an overall score of 60% minimum in the Standard XII examination. With 65% in Maths AND 65% achieved in another key subject relevant to the course applied for.
Note specific subject requirements for EC courses below.
Core Engineering courses:
Must have 65% in Maths AND 65% in one from Physics/ Chemistry/ Electronics/ Engineering/ Further Mathematics/ Computer Science/ Computing/ Design Tech.
IT and Computing related courses:
Must have 65% in Maths AND 65% in one from Physics/ Computer Science/IT/ Computing/Design Technology.
Technology Engineering related courses:
Must have 65% in Maths AND 65% in one from Design Technology/Electronics
Electrical Engineering related courses:
Must have 65% in Maths AND 65% in one from Physics/Chemistry/ Electronics/ Engineering/ Further Mathematics/ Computer Science/Computing/ Design Technology
OR
60% overall achieved in a 3 or 4 years Engineering or Technology Diploma.
HLS courses
Students must achieve an overall score of 60% minimum in the Standard XII examination with a minimum of 65% in the key relevant subject; i.e. Biology, Chemistry, Physics
60% in Standard XII English language from certain examination boards only (Central boards, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala and Uttarakhand)
OR
IELTS 6.0 overall with no component lower than 5.5 (except where course requirements are higher) and other acceptable SELT tests such as the Pearson Test of English (PTE).
Students not meeting the above can take the Coventry University English Test.
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 03 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
53100 GBP
Annual Cost of Living: 12006 GBP
Application Fee: N/A
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