Games Technology

Coventry University

Qualification

Degree

Length

3 yrs

UK fees / yr

£9,535

Study

Full-time

Worth knowing: about 50% of students don't make it past first year here - ask the uni what support they offer.

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About this course

Develop advanced programming, game engine and real-time computing skills through hands-on projects, industry collaboration and modern technologies, preparing you for roles in the game and software industries. Develop advanced programming, game engine and real-time computing skills through hands-on projects, industry collaboration and modern technologies, preparing you for roles in the game and software industries. BSc: 3 years full-time 4 years sandwich MSci: 4 years full-time 5 years sandwich September 2026 November 2026 January 2027 March 2027 May 2027 July 2027 Ideal for aspiring programmers who are passionate about games and want to build them from the ground up.

Gain hands-on experience in designing, coding and optimising interactive experiences across multiple platforms, while learning how to use commercial game engines and apply computational problem-solving techniques. With a focus on real-time programming, artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing, you will have the opportunity to develop advanced technical skills and prepare for roles in the games industry and related technology sectors.

Could you get in?

The grades students arrived with

48-63 pts5%

80-95 pts15%

96-111 pts5%

112-127 pts5%

128-143 pts20%

144-159 pts25%

160-175 pts15%

How they qualified

80% got in with alevel. The rest came in a mix of ways:

alevel80%