Learn to build digital worlds, and design the tools that increasingly drive our industries. Design. Model. Code. Be as boundless as your imagination.

Explore the design, development and production of interactive, immersive and entertainment experiences: simulations and solutions using cutting-edge technology.

You will learn how to use software such as Unreal Engine, Unity, Visual Studio, Maya, and Substance to build industry-relevant skills and applications that are in demand in Interactive Entertainment, E-sports, Computing, Digital Technology, Automotive, Healthcare, and many other industries as the world moves ever increasingly to virtual modelling.

You can choose to focus on Development (Coding), Design, E-sports, or Content Creation, and study an array of modules from multi-user experience design to the Internet of Things, to the principles of World Design and playability. Via optional placements, projects, exhibitions, competitions and other events, we’ll support you to put your newfound skills into practice, to harness the power of imagination and visualisation to build digital tools ready for tomorrow.

What is the Degree like?

Listen to the Course Director explain a little about how we teach, the structure of your degree, and how we approach your learning at each stage of the programme.

Listen to our student, Jake discuss his experience of studying at USWSC.

Usual Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff: 96 points
A Level: CCC
Pearson BTEC
L3 National Ext. Diploma: MMM

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Please note, 120 credits must be achieved in order to progress to year two of your degree and a further 120 (totalling 240) credits must be achieved to progress to year three.

Additional Potential Costs:

While not strictly essential, as access to teaching and research lab facilities are often available outside of timetable sessions for each module, it is advisable to purchase a personal computer. The specifications for this would partly depend on the modules chosen and given the development of technology and changing value of equipment, it is not possible to place an exact cost. The course team and fellow students will be happy to discuss this with you.

Where certain modules are taken, students are advised to purchase a set of headphones to test audio and a gamepad to test input within their solutions. Other modules may require low-cost electronic prototyping equipment and components if you wish to experiment at home.

Other costs may include books if you wish to have your own copies averaging around £100 - £200 per year as well as visits to exhibitions/events; paper-based materials; and printing (although most work is submitted electronically).

Applicants who do not meet the published entry requirements will be considered on an individual basis based upon prior learning and relevant experience.

Typical Module Diet

Period of Study

Three Years Full-time

The University Studies at WSC Admissions Policy contains information on our English Language requirements.

Terms and Conditions can be found here.

Fees

£8,500 per year full-time
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Details of any incidental costs related on this course can be found on the course factsheet.

Study will be delivered at the University Studies and Professional Development Centre at West Suffolk College.