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Computer Games Programming

Anglia Ruskin University
Qualification
Degree
Length
4 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
Full-time
Worth knowing: about 22% of students don't make it past first year here - ask the uni what support they offer.
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About this course

Study computer games programming at Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge to become a specialist games programmer or software engineer. Become a specialist in your field, whether you want to be a games programmer or a software engineer. Explore the main areas of games development, from initial idea generation through to releasing a playable and polished game.

You’ll develop specialist skills in areas such as gameplay, artificial intelligence, gaming tools, and mobile gaming, and learn to create software using industry-standard programming languages such as C# and C++. You’ll also develop in-demand knowledge of the two most popular commercial game engines, Unity and Unreal, and build a professional portfolio.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
<48 pts15%
48-63 pts5%
64-79 pts30%
80-95 pts10%
96-111 pts10%
112-127 pts20%
144-159 pts10%
160-175 pts5%
How they qualified
77% got in with alevel. The rest came in a mix of ways:
alevel77%
other13%
otherHE5%
access2%
baccalaureate2%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
78%
Continue past first year
What graduates earn over time
£22,000
3 years on
£28,500
5 years on
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Where this degree can lead
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When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on Anglia Ruskin University's own site.
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