Computer Systems (Games Programming), BSc (Hons)

Heriot-Watt University, the United Kingdom

Study options for this course

The award	How you will study	Study duration	Course start	Domestic course fees	International course fees
BSc (Hons)	Full-time	4 years	September	GBP 9250	GBP 17960

About Computer Systems (Games Programming), BSc (Hons) - at Heriot-Watt University

Our BSc Computer Systems degree is designed for students looking for a sound foundation and applied skills in computing in addition to other professional skills which will enable them to communicate clearly, work independently and co-operate effectively.

Teaching excellence and student satisfaction

80% of our 2017 graduates reported in the National Student Survey that they were satisfied overall with their course.

Employability

Work and study

This is what our BSc (Hons) Computer Systems (Games Programming) students are doing six months after graduating:

90% are working
5% are studying
0% are working and studying.

Managerial/professional position

90% of those working are in a professional/managerial position six months after graduating.

Salary

The average salary of students six months after graduating: £25000
The average UK salary of students six months after graduating from a similar course: £23000

Jobs

These are the most common jobs students go into six months after graduating:

Information technology and telecommunications professionals
Business and public service associate professionals
Sales occupations
Business, research and administrative professionals
Skilled trades occupations
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals

Notes about fees for this course

Status*Scotland / EU**England / Northern Ireland / WalesInternationalFeePaid by SAAS£9,250£17,960

* Your residency 'status' is usually defined as the country where you have been ordinarily resident for the three years before the start of your course. Find out more about tuition fees.

** European Union countries, not including England, Northern Ireland or Wales.

Scholarships and bursaries

Featured scholarships

Bursaries for students from England, Northern Ireland or Wales starting undergraduate degree courses in 2018

In addition to government maintenance loans and grants towards the costs of fees and living costs, we are offering generous financial support to attract and support eligible students from England, Northern Ireland or Wales:

Heriot-Watt University Bursary (up to £3,100 per year)
Heriot-Watt Academic Scholarship (£1,000 per year)

View our full range of undergraduate scholarships.

Entry requirements

Year 1

Highers BBBBC
A-Levels BBB
Int. Baccalaureate 28 points
BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF) Level 3 at DDM

Year 2

Advanced Highers BBB including Computing or Scottish Baccalaureate
A-Levels ABB including Computing
Int. Baccalaureate 30 points including Computing at Higher Level 6.
HNC in a relevant subject area with A in graded unit.
BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF) Level 3 at DDM including sufficient Computing

Year 3

HND in a relevant subject area with A in group award graded unit will be considered.

Additional information

Those entering at Year 2 are expected to be proficient in a high-level programming language; Java is our preference.
To find out about the difference between the 3 and 4 year honours programmes, please watch our video to help you decide which route is best for your qualifications and experience so far.
We welcome applicants without a formal qualification in computing. Some prior experience in the subject is useful. We recommend Scottish Higher / A-Level Computing or equivalent, for Level 1 entry.
BTEC We also accept the BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF) at D in place of one A-Level, however it cannot replace a subject specific requirement unless relevant
HNC/HND Relevant HNC and HND qualifications are accepted; please contact the Admissions Tutor for further details.

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