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Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Computer Game Design and Enterprise (with Industrial Placement)

Wrexham University - Wrexham Campus

UK,Wales

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 11,750/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

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UK, Wales

Type: University

Location Type: Semi-Urban

Founded: 2008

Total Students: 6,500 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

Mold Rd, Wrexham LL11 2AW, United Kingdom

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Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Computer Game Design and Enterprise (with Industrial Placement)

Program Overview

Join a UK leading course designed to develop strong technical game design, business and production skills so you can be a future industry leader.

The team work closely with organisations such as UK Games Fund, Games Wales, BAFTA Cymru and the British Computing Society to ensure that our students always have access to cutting-edge industry related training and knowledge.

We are home to the innovative Games Talent Wales programme and a UK regional Tranzfuser hub that is sponsored and supported by the UK Games Fund and UK Games Talent. Our business incubation centre is home to several award-winning student owned game studios.

Students on this course will

Develop essential game design and business start-up and management skills
Learn about the workings of the games industry and the tools and platforms that are critical to success
Gain valuable experience and insight into the game development process and the management of an independent game studio
Enjoys the benefits of close industry engagement with regular visits, guest speakers, presentations, discussion groups and social events
Work with a personal mentor with games development experience to help develop your skills and knowledge
Have access to our in-house business incubation centre and the latest tools and technology in a specialist game development studio
Develop a professional game development portfolio and critical employability skills

Key Course Features

Regular contact with games and media industry professionals through guest lectures, seminars and local & national events
You will be taught by an award-winning teaching team with professional industry backgrounds and experience
Engage with an active indie game development community and national talent development programme
Learn how to manage a professional game development team using industry standard methodologies and practice
The course is an official BAFTA Cymru Games Awards partner and sponsor
Access to our in-house games business incubation centre
Work with the latest tools and technology in two specialist game development studios dedicated to designing, production, motion capture and VR
The optional Industrial Placement Year gives students the opportunity to experience the workplace first-hand and gain valuable employment experience for the future.

This course is also available to study with a foundation year BSc (Hons) Computer Game Design and Enterprise (four years including foundation year)

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Application Processing Days

30 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

48 Months

Program Co-op Duration

12 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 11,750 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Wrexham University - Wrexham Campus

CAD 9,207 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.0 - 5.5 - With No Band Less Than
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 79.0 Minimum Listening - 17.0 Minimum Reading - 18.0 Minimum Writing - 21.0 Minimum Speaking - 20.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate.

Minimum CGPA Required: 65.00 %

Additional Information

Career Prospects

Students completing this course may forge successful careers as game designers, games technical artists/animators, level designers/developers, producers, business development officer or scrum masters, app designers/developers.
Our graduates are employed by some of the worlds most recognisable brands such as Ubisoft, Sony, Nintendo, Rockstar and Travellers Tales. We also work hard to support graduates who choose to set up their own games studios based within our innovative business incubation centre.
This course delivers practical skills in 3D modelling, digital sculpting, game design, marketing, business and project management which will qualify you to work in a variety of roles within the industry.
Given the business and entrepreneurship skills acquired on the course, some graduates opt to start their own game studios with the support of our business incubation centre as part the Business Accelerator programme.
In addition, the technical skills acquired on the course allow graduates to pursue careers in many mainstream computing areas such as IT support, consultancy and internet and e-commerce applications development.
Our Careers & Employability service is there to help you make decisions and plan the next steps towards a bright future. From finding work or further study to working out your interests, skills and aspirations, they can provide you with the expert information, advice and guidance you need.

Scholarships

Scholarship Details:

International Scholarship		2000 GBP
English Proficiency Scholarship	IELTS Overall 6.0 ( Not less than 5.5 in each component)	500 GBP
	IELTS Overall 6.5 ( Not less than 5.5 in each component)	1000 GBP
	IELTS Overall 6.5 ( Not less than 5.5 in each component)	1500 GBP

Work Permit

PGWP

There are various options through which a student can get a post study work visa in the UK.
Tier 1 Graduate Entrepreneur Visa for the graduates with a genuine and credible business idea.
Tier 2 (General) is the leading immigration visa to work in the UK.
Tier 4 Doctorate Extension Scheme is for students who have completed their Ph.D. and is valid for 12 months for them to work, look for work or set up a business.
Tier 5 Youth Mobility is for individuals of certain countries like Australia, Canada, Japan, Monaco, Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan, and New Zealand aged between 18 -30 who wish to move to the UK.
Tier 5 GAE is for individuals who want to come to the UK for work experience, training, research or a fellowship.
UK Ancestry is for individuals who are a citizen of a commonwealth and plan to work in the UK and have a grandparent who was born in the UK.