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Foundation year in Media and Games Technologies Leading to Bachelor of Science (Hons) Computer Games Enterprise - Sandwich with work placement

Navitas Group - International College Portsmouth (ICP) at University of Portsmouth

UK,England

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60 Months

Duration

CAD 13,500/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

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UK, England

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1992

Total Students: 25,000 +

Int. Students: 3,500 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

St Andrews Court, St Michaels Rd, Portsmouth PO1 2PR, United Kingdom

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Foundation year in Media and Games Technologies Leading to Bachelor of Science (Hons) Computer Games Enterprise - Sandwich with work placement

Program Overview

Love computer games? Always dreamed of setting up your own business, developing and creating incredible experiences for players?
On this award-winning BSc (Hons) Computer Games Enterprise degree course, you’ll learn how to make your dream a reality by getting the necessary knowledge and skills to start your own game-related business.
You'll also have the opportunity to develop the skills and expertise to work for an established games developer, all while accessing some of the most advanced gaming development facilities at any university in the country.
On this degree you'll:
- Build skills in games development along with those required to set up your own business
- Tackle the challenges that come with starting your own enterprise, from funding and protecting your ideas to management and marketing
- Access top-tier games development resources including a Vicon optical motion capture suite, Sony Playstation console development kits, Wacom Cintiq lab, photography studio, 3D printers and more
- Get your hands on professional software including Unreal Engine, 3DS Max and Maya
- Develop games as a part of a multidisciplinary team, using your strengths either as a designer, artist, programmer, manager or producer
- Learn from guest lectures and industry speakers
- Get valuable experience and grow your network with the option to take a self-employed placement year
- Learn on a course that’s the Winner of TIGA (The Independent Games Association) Best Educational Institution Award 2014

Placement year

After your second year, you can do an optional work placement year to get valuable longer-term work experience in the industry. We'll give you advice on how to secure a work placement that matches your needs and future career plans and give you useful contacts through our links with the computer games industry.
Students who opt to take a sandwich year – either in an industrial internship or as part of a self-employed placement year – perform well on this degree.
Previous students have done a placement year with big names in the industry, including:
- Intel
- Sega
- Climax
You can start your own business for your placement year if you prefer. With fellow, like-minded students, you'll work together to create and launch a compelling market-ready product. We'll help you get set up and you'll get mentoring and support throughout the year.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Undergraduate Pathway

Application Processing Days

30 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

60 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 13,500 per year

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

Living Cost in Navitas Group - International College Portsmouth (ICP) at University of Portsmouth

CAD 12,000 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 - 5.5 Minimum Listening - 5.5 Minimum Reading - 5.5 Minimum Writing - 5.5 Minimum Speaking - 5.5
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 72.0 Minimum Listening - 17.0 Minimum Reading - 18.0 Minimum Writing - 12.0 Minimum Speaking - 20.0
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 51.0 Minimum Listening - 51.0 Minimum Reading - 51.0 Minimum Writing - 51.0 Minimum Speaking - 51.0

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

Minimum CGPA Required: 50.00 %

Additional Information

Careers and opportunities

When you finish the course, our Careers and Employability service can help you get your business off the ground or find a job that puts your skills to work in the computer games industry.
Previous graduates have gone on to work at companies including:
- Black Rock
- Climax
- Codemasters
- Electronic Arts
- Exient
- Jagex
- Kuju (Zoe Mode and Nik Nak Games)
- Pivotal Games
- Rebellion
- Sony
- Travellers Tales
You can get help, advice and support for up to 5 years after you leave the University as you advance in your career.

Scholarships

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.