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BSc (Hons) / MSci Programming for Games and VFX

Escape Studios, In North Greenwich
Length
3 years
Price
9,250 GBP
Next course start
September 2025 See details
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Length
3 years
Price
9,250 GBP
Next course start
September 2025 See details
Delivery
Classroom
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Course description

BSc (Hons) / MSci Programming for Games and VFX (Integrated Masters)*

If you love games, films and animation, have a passion for coding, finding creative solutions and being part of a team, then Programming for Games and VFX is for you.

Programmers are the foundation of any interactive project, they are the people who innovate solutions, they facilitate Design and Art in realising their vision, Programmers are highly sought after in industry with great employment opportunities across animation, games and visual effects (VFX).

Designed with our industry partners, this cutting-edge course will enable you to develop and refine your skills, with individual specialisms. You’ll have rich and varied opportunities to develop experience in teamwork, as well as the soft and technical skills that developers look for in Programmers.

Upon graduating, you will also have the transferable skills to work and support teams across different real-time and graphics production environments, such as virtual reality (VR) and virtual production, VFX and animation.

Taught by industry professionals, we have a high level of industry project mentoring from external developers throughout our courses, connecting our students to current development practice. This coupled with our studio-based practice and high spec equipment will give you the best foundation to become a Programmer.

*Subject to approval by Coventry University.

Upcoming start dates

1 start date available

September 2025

  • Classroom
  • North Greenwich
  • English

Who should attend?

Minimum academic requirements for UK students

  • GCSE English at grade 4/C or equivalent

  • GCSE Maths at grade 4/C or equivalent

  • Have or be predicted to pass a minimum of two A Levels or equivalent (32 UCAS points). Conditional offers are based on individuals' predicted grades up to a maximum of 120 UCAS points.

Academic requirements for international students (non-UK)

We welcome applications from qualified candidates all over the world. 

Undergraduate applicants will usually need good high school grades and an undergraduate portfolio.

Portfolio submission

Once we receive your UCAS application, you’ll be invited to submit an online portfolio of your work. We take students who have the talent to succeed, and we know the best way to judge this is not necessarily by just a set of academic grades. Our tutors will review your portfolio to determine whether we can offer you a place.

Your portfolio can be submitted to your applicant portal in the form of an online link (e.g. ArtStation, Google Drive, Dropbox etc.). You can also include an optional supporting statement (written, video or audio) to be reviewed with your portfolio.

English language requirements

All our courses are taught in English. If your first language is not English, you may need to complete an English language test, such as a Pearson English language test (PTE Academic) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test, to demonstrate you have the language skills needed to complete your degree.  

Please visit the Escape Studios website for more information.

Training content

Modules subject to approval by Coventry University.

First year (level 4)

  • Introduction to Programming (30 credits)

  • Computer Graphics Fundamentals (30 credits)

  • Programming for Games Design (15 credits)

  • Programming for VFX (15 credits)

  • Software Development for Games and VFX (30 credits)

Second year (level 5)

  • Applied Artificial Intelligence in Games & VFX (30 credits)

  • Distributed Systems for Games & VFX (30 credits)

  • Specialism (15 credits)

  • Industry Studio Team Project (45 credits)

Third year (level 6)

  • Advanced specialism (30 credits)

  • Professional studio team project (60 credits)

  • Professional practice (30 credits)

Fourth year (level 7) - integrated masters students only

  • Business of Innovation (30 credits)

  • Commercial Studio Project (60 credits)

  • Research and Innovation (30 credits)

Costs

Fees for 2025 entry (subject to approval)

  • UK students: £9,250 per year

  • International students: £17,995 per year

Certification / Credits

BSc (Hons) / MSci degree awarded by Coventry University (subject to approval).

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Top 6% of Institutions for Graduate Employability -- by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA)

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SE10 0ER London

Escape Studios

Escape Studios is one of the UK's leading animation, games and VFX schools. We’ve been at the forefront of creative education since 2002, supplying the industry with studio-ready talent. Approved and endorsed internationally as a Rookies and Toon Boom Harmony...

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