BSc (Hons) Computer Games Programming

Program Overview

BSc (Hons) Computer Games Programming

Overview

The BSc (Hons) Computer Games Programming course has been designed by the University of Derby, a TOP20 UK University in Game Design studies, according to the Guardian University Guide 2023 and holds an outstanding reputation within the UK gaming industry.

Description

The Mediterranean College Computing School has a 30+ year experience and offers a variety of updated programmes, designed in consultation with IT industry leaders, to provide the most current knowledge in Computer Science and Networks. The BSc (Hons) Computer Games Programming course is based on the theoretical background of Computer Science, that underpins all software development. Knowledge of Computer Science is a prerequisite for a successful career in programming and is essential for the development of specialized software, including the breadth and complexity of Computer Games.

What You Will Study

• Foundation of Computer and IT Systems
• Computational Mathematics
• Programming
• Fundamentals of Network and Security
• Computer Systems, data structures and data management
• Games Technologies
• English I
• Game Engine Systems
• Legal and ethical issues in computing and data sciences
• Software Engineering
• Graphics I
• Real Time Environment Development
• Team Project
• English II
• Game development
• Abstract interaction methodologies
• Data mining and foundations of AI
• Individual project

Admission Requirements

• High school graduate of any discipline with the necessary English language skills
• Minimum English language requirement for the bilingual course (Greek and English) is equivalent to IELTS 4.5 (B1) and for the English-taught course is equivalent to IELTS 6.0 (B2)
• Reference letter from a tutor
• Academic interview with the programme leader

Application & Enrolment

• Applications accepted throughout the year, until all available positions in each department are filled
• Multiple fee payment methods, individual payment plans and bursaries based on academic, athletic and socio-economic criteria

Degree Recognition

• Recognised in Greece as professionally equivalent to degrees awarded by Greek state universities
• Recognised by the UK NARIC as academic and professionally equivalent to any UK degree

Postgraduate Study

• MSc Big Data Analytics
• MSc Cyber Security
• ΜΒΑ Global – Master of Business Administration

Career Prospects

• Gameplay & serious games programmer
• Simulation tools & AI Programmer
• Start your own games development company
• Software development
• Video Games development
• Content development
• Software engineering
• VR/AR application engineers
• Systems engineers
• Data and cloud networking
• Database architects/administrators
• Computer and mobile application development
• Multimedia application development
• Network application development
• IT solution sales
• IT consultancy for businesses in information technology matters.