Course Summary

This degree in game engineering includes an industrial placement to give you practical work experience and boost your CV, as well as a year of study at Master's level. Explore different aspects of computing science – such as games design, bioinformatics, and security - in your first two years. After a year on an accredited, paid industrial placement you study specialist modules such as gaming simulations and computer games development. Your final year is made up of modules from our MSc degree in Computer Game Engineering, ensuring you develop a deep understanding of game engineering.

Course Details - Modules

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Course Details – Assessment Method

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Course Details – Professional Bodies

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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: I612

Institution code: N21

Campus Name: Main Site (Newcastle)

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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

excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking. GCSE Mathematics grade B or 6 required.

Mathematics required at National 5, minimum grade B (or grade 2 Standard Grade or Intermediate 2 equivalent) if not offered at Higher Grade. Combinations of Highers and Advanced Highers accepted. Where a candidate bypasses the assessment for National 5 qualifications, a minimum of grade C in the Higher in Mathematics is required. Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting.

A level 3 unit in mathematical studies essential. At least 30 level 3 credits with Distinction in a science subject, and 15 level 3 credits at a minimum of Merit.

We welcome applications from students offering an Extended Project and value the skills of research and independent learning that it is designed to develop. If you offer an Extended Project, it will be taken into account as part of your application profile, but we will not usually include it in offer conditions for this degree programme.

Standard Level Mathematics or Mathematical Studies required at grade 5 if not offered at Higher Level.

Minimum grade B or 6 in at least five GCSEs required, including Mathematics.

GCSE Mathematics grade B or 6 required.


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Minimum Qualification Requirements

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English language requirements

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Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 73%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 55%

Go onto work and study: 90%

Fees and funding

England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

For information on home and international tuition fees and funding for 2021 entry, visit: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-funding/

Provider information

King’s Gate
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Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 7RU

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