**Please note this replaces BSc (Hons) Computer Gaming Technology [with Foundation Year] for September 2021 entry.**
Play, design and build games at our development studio as you create a portfolio to launch your career as a games developer, with our Computer Gaming Technology degree in Cambridge.
With our Computer Gaming Technology course, you’ll be able to turn your love of computer games into a career. Working at our development studio in Cambridge – close to the tech hub of ‘Silicon Fen’ - you’ll be located right at the heart of the computer gaming industry in the UK.
From the very beginning of your studies, you’ll create and develop your own games. Everything you design will build into a valuable portfolio to help you secure your dream job in the gaming industry when you graduate.
ARU is the place to be for studying Computer Gaming Technology. The East of England has 135 active games companies (link: https://gamesmap.uk/), with Cambridge home to developers including Jagex, Frontier Developments and Ninja Theory, who are currently building a new base on Newmarket Road complete with a gaming pub.
Based in Compass House, our gaming and technology hub, you'll enjoy having the latest technology at your fingertips and collaborating with other students on innovative projects.
You’ll get the chance to improve your prospects with live briefs and guest speakers from tech giants like Sony, Jagex and Frontier. There’s even the opportunity to take part in events with industry reps, too.
During your time at ARU, you’ll also have the opportunity to get a head-start in the computer gaming industry and in recent times, ARM, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe, Frontier and Just Flight have all offered internships and work opportunities to ARU students. There are lots of placement opportunities with an optional placement year to develop your practical experience.
We're also partners with the Global Science & Technology Forum, giving you access to cutting-edge research materials.
**Careers**
81% of the UK computer games industry is educated to at least undergraduate level, rising to 88% for core games production roles in art or programming.
The skills and knowledge you acquire on our Computer Gaming Technology degree course will not only help you land a career in the gaming industry, but will also equip you with core programming skills transferable to the wider I.T. industry or a career in teaching.
Through work-based projects, internships and placements, you will be offered hands-on practical opportunities to develop your professional experience. In recent times, ARM, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe, Frontier and Just Flight have all offered internships and work opportunities to ARU students.
During your studies, you’ll get the chance to take part in our annual festival, Brains Eden. Co-organised by local gaming network Games Eden, this four-day event includes a 48-hour games jam in which teams of students and major studio reps compete to create a game – the perfect way to raise your profile in the industry.
Graduation doesn’t need to be the end of your time with us, of course. You might decide to stay at ARU and continue your computer gaming studies with our MSc Computer Games Development ( Computing). Take advantage of our Alumni Scholarship and get 20% off your fees.
Course Details - Modules
Foundation Year core module:
Foundation in Engineering, Computing and Technology
Year 1 Core modules:
Programming for Game Developers
Video Game Design
Video Game Development
Applied Science for Games
Year 1 Optional modules:
C++ for Game Developers
Game Design Theory
Year 2 Core modules:
Collaborative Game Development
Advanced Game Development
Year 2 Optional modules:
Software Engineering for Games
Level Design for Games
Complex Systems in Games
Game UI and UX
Algorithms for Games
World Building for Games
Year 3 Core modules:
Final Project for Games
Studio Practice for Games
Professional Portfolio for Games
Course Details – Assessment Method
Throughout the course, we’ll use a range of assessment methods to help measure your progress. You’ll demonstrate your learning through the games you produce, but there will also be a mix of exams, personal learning plans and projects. Modules are subject to change and availability.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
I610
Institution code:
A60
Campus Name:
Cambridge Campus
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
5 GCSEs at grade 3, or grade D, or above, (or equivalent) plus evidence of having attempted two years of post GCSE study at level 3.
Students who have achieved a minimum of 1 A level (or equivalent), will be exempt from the two year post GCSE requirement (as stated above) but must still hold 5 GCSEs (as stated above).
Students without English as their first language will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 5.5 (Academic level with at least 5.5 in each of the four components) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognized by Anglia Ruskin University.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
