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Computer Science for Games BSc Hons

Computer Science and Computer Science at

Sheffield Hallam University

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4.7 / 5

STUDY MODE

Full-Time

LENGTH

4 years course

LEARNING

On Campus

PLACEMENT YEAR

Yes

YEAR ABROAD

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FOUNDATION YEAR

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Computer Science for Games BSc Hons

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Course summary:

  • Build practical experience in writing software to create computer games.

  • Study the hardware-level

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20th February 24

Computer Science for Games, BSc Hons FullTime

I like my course because I am learning a lot about programming video games, which is my passion.

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What you will need to do

Apply by 31 Jan

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Points of entry for Computer Science for Games BSc Hons

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Entry requirements for Computer Science and Computer Science at Sheffield Hallam University

Entry requirements are the formal requirements students need to meet to be considered for a place on a university course. But, each year many universities accept students with lower grades. The bar chart below shows the actual UCAS tariff points of students currently on this course.
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Required subjects for Computer Science for Games BSc Hons at Sheffield Hallam University

This must include at least 64 points from two A levels or equivalent BTEC National qualifications. For example: BBC-BBB at A Level, DDM in BTEC Extended Diploma, Merit overall from a T level qualification, or a combination of qualifications (which may include AS Levels, EPQ and general studies).

UCAS points for current students on Computer Science and Computer Science at Sheffield Hallam University

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Asked for: 112 UCAS Tariff points

English language requirements

6.0
Additional details
If English is not your first language you will need an IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills, or equivalent.

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