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Course summary
Explore the science behind mobile game design; from planning and coding, to QA and implementation with our Computer Science for Mobile Game Development degree at ARU Peterborough. Whether you have previous experience or not, our BSc (Hons) Computer Science for Mobile Game Development degree equips you with a range of industry-relevant skills, from environment design workflows, to utilising code in programming mobile games. From the very beginning of your studies, you’ll start to create and develop your own mobile games. Everything you design will build a valuable portfolio to help you launch your career in the gaming industry when you graduate from ARU Peterborough. Peterborough is a great place to be for studying Computer Science for Mobile Game Development, with the East of England being home to 135 active games companies. During your studies, you’ll get the chance to improve your prospects with live briefs and guest speakers from the industry, including tech-giants like Sony, Jagex and Frontier. You’ll have access to the latest software and hardware to support your learning, including Unreal Engine 4/5, Unity3D and more. The skills and knowledge you learn on our Computer Science for Mobile Game Development course will not only help you forge a career in the mobile gaming industry but also equip you with core programming skills transferable to the wider IT industry or even a career in teaching. We're also partners with the Global Science & Technology Forum, giving you access to cutting-edge research materials. Reach the world with your creations – the possibilities are limitless! Computer Science at ARU Peterborough This is just one of the Computer Science for Mobile Game Development degrees that we offer in Peterborough. You can also choose to study our foundation degree in Computer Science for Mobile Game Development.
Modules
Year 1 Literacies in Higher Education Problem Solving for Technology Extended Project Into ARU Year 2 Game Studies Game Engines Workflows Introduction to Programming for Games Year 3 Game Development Advanced Programming for Games Ruskin Module (15 credits) Experimental Study for Games Year 4 Final Major Project for Games Specialised Practice for Games
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 mobile games and assets you produce, but there will also be a mix of exams, personal learning plans and group projects.
How to apply
29Jan
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:
- I112
- Institution code:
- A60
- Campus name:
- ARU Peterborough
- Campus code:
- P
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
5 GCSEs at grade D, or grade 3, or above and evidence of two years post-GCSE study at Level 3. If you have achieved at least grade E in one A level, or equivalent, you are exempt from the two years post-GCSE study requirement, but you still must meet the GCSE requirements. Applicants who do not meet the two years post GCSE study at level 3 may be considered based on their satisfactory employment history, which must be a minimum of two years full time employment supported by employer evidence and deemed appropriate by the University for meeting the course of study applied for.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://aru.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/computer-science-for-mobile-game-development
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 5.5 | With minimum 5.5 in each component |
Equivalent English Language qualifications, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University, are also accepted.
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
https://www.aru.ac.uk/student-life/preparing-for-university/help-with-finances
Provider information
ARU Peterborough
University House
Bishops Road
Peterborough
PE1 5BW