Computer Systems (Computer Games Programming) BSc (Hons)

BSc (Hons)UndergraduateComputer Science

About This Programme

4-year BSc (Hons) Computer Systems with a Games Programming specialisation. Shares Years 1-3 with the general Computer Systems BSc (systems-level CS with hardware-software interaction focus). Year 4 mandatory: Computer Graphics, Research Methods & Requirements Engineering (Sep); Games Programming, Design & Implementation, Project Testing and Presentation (Jan). Year 4 optional: Computer Network Security, Information Systems Methodologies, Rigorous Methods for Software Engineering, Statistical Modelling and Analysis, Industrial Programming, Advanced HCI, Advanced Network Security, Big Data Management, Digital and Knowledge Economy, Data Visualisation and Analytics, e-Commerce Technology, Digital Forensics. Combines systems engineering depth with games industry skills, students learn the underlying systems concepts in Years 1-3 then specialise in games for Year 4. Distinct from BSc Computer Science (Computer Games Programming), that variant builds on a CS Software/Algorithms foundation; this one builds on a Computer Systems (hardware-software) foundation. Year 1 entry: A-Level CCC; IB 24; CBSE 65%; American HS 70% + SAT I 1000; Tawjihiyya 80% (Elite 75%); FBISE 70%; BTEC L3 MMM; Scottish Highers BBBB; Lebanese Bac 80% or 13/20 + IELTS 6.0; French Bac 12/20 + IELTS 6.0; Russian/Kazakhstan Attestat grade 5 + IELTS 6.0. Year 2 advanced entry: A-Level BBC (CS mandatory); IB 27 (CS HL); CBSE 85% (CS); HND PPP (CS); BTEC L3 DDD (CS); FBISE 85% (CS); Scottish Advance Higher BB + BBBB. IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5). September and January intakes. Tuition AED 82,264/year (incl. VAT), total AED 329,056. Accreditations: UAE MoHESR, UK QAA (Royal Charter), KHDA 5-star. 90%+ graduate employment within six months. Programme Leader: Fadi Alhaddadin (Assistant Professor).

What You'll Study

Year 1, September Intake - Dubai

Detailed course guide

  • Introduction to Interaction Design
  • Praxis
  • Software Development 1
  • Introduction to Computer Systems
  • Software Development 2
  • Web Design and Databases

Optional courses

  • Logic and Proof
  • Becoming a Professional
  • Discrete Mathematics

Year 2, September Intake - Dubai

Detailed course guide

  • User-Centred Experimental Design
  • Programming Languages
  • Introduction to Data Structures and Algorithms
  • Web Programming
  • Data Structures and Algorithms
  • Database Management Systems
  • Introduction to Software Engineering

Optional courses

  • Operations Management
  • Hardware-Software Interface

Year 3, September Intake - Dubai

Detailed course guide

  • Artificial Intelligence and Intelligent Agents
  • Data Communications and Networking
  • Knowledge Management
  • Software Engineering
  • Language Processors
  • Operating Systems & Concurrency
  • Professional Development
  • Sociotechnical and Soft Systems

Year 4, September Intake - Dubai

Detailed course guide

  • Computer Graphics
  • Research Methods & Requirements Engineering
  • Games Programming
  • Design & Implementation
  • Project Testing and Presentation

Optional courses

  • Computer Network Security
  • Information Systems Methodologies
  • Rigorous Methods for Software Engineering
  • Statistical Modelling and Analysis
  • Industrial Programming
  • Advanced Human Computer Interaction
  • Advanced Network Security
  • Big Data Management
  • Digital and Knowledge Economy
  • Data Visualisation and Analytics
  • e-Commerce Technology
  • Digital Forensics

Year 1, January Intake - Dubai

Detailed course guide

  • Introduction to Computer Systems
  • Web Design and Databases
  • Software Development 1
  • Introduction to Interaction Design
  • Praxis
  • Software Development 2

Optional courses

  • Discrete Mathematics
  • Becoming a Professional
  • Logic and Proof

Year 2, January Intake - Dubai

Detailed course guide

  • User-Centred Experimental Design
  • Programming Languages
  • Introduction to Data Structures and Algorithms
  • Web Programming
  • Data Structures and Algorithms
  • Database Management Systems
  • Introduction to Software Engineering

Optional courses

  • Operations Management
  • Hardware-Software Interface

Year 3, January Intake - Dubai

Detailed course guide

  • Artificial Intelligence and Intelligent Agents
  • Data Communications and Networking
  • Knowledge Management
  • Software Engineering
  • Language Processors
  • Operating Systems & Concurrency
  • Professional Development
  • Sociotechnical and Soft Systems

Year 4, January Intake - Dubai

Detailed course guide

  • Computer Graphics
  • Research Methods & Requirements Engineering
  • Games Programming
  • Design & Implementation
  • Project Testing and Presentation

Optional courses

  • Computer Network Security
  • Information Systems Methodologies
  • Rigorous Methods for Software Engineering
  • Statistical Modelling and Analysis
  • Industrial Programming
  • Advanced Human Computer Interaction
  • Advanced Network Security
  • Big Data Management
  • Digital and Knowledge Economy
  • Data Visualisation and Analytics
  • e-Commerce Technology
  • Digital Forensics

Entry Requirements

Academic: For entry into Year 1 September or January intake, our entry criteria are listed below. However, please note that the final decision remains at the discretion of the course director after evaluating scores of individual relevant subjects. Students who are eligible to be admitted directly into second year can choose to join the first year, where available. GCE A-Level - CCC (or AABB at AS-Level) CBSE/Other Indian Boards - 65%. American High School Diploma/SABIS - 70% + SAT I - 1000 (500 English and 500 Math) Tawjihiyya - 80% or Elite/Advance - 75% International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 24 points (3 HL and 3 SL). BTEC Level 3 Ext Diploma - MMM FBISE grade 12 or equivalent – 70% Russian/Kazakhstan (Attestat) - Grades of 5 in every subject + IELTS 6.0 French Baccalaureate - 12/20 + IELTS 6.0 Lebanese Baccalaureate - 80% or 13/20 + IELTS 6.0 Scottish Higher - Minimum of BBBB in Scottish Highers in relevant subjects To find out more about the specific entry requirements for your country, please refer to our International Entry Requirements. Year 2: For entry into Year 2 September intake, our entry criteria are listed below. However, please note that the final decision remains at the discretion of the course director after evaluating scores of individual relevant subjects. Students who are eligible to be admitted directly into second year can choose to join the first year, where available. GCE A-Levels – BBC, including mandatory subject Computer Science International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 27 points (3 HL, including mandatory subject Computer Science, and 3 SL) CBSE/Other Indian Boards - Overall 85%, including mandatory subject Computer Science American High School/SABIS - 70% + 3 AP at grade 4 (including mandatory subject Computer Science) or Minimum 3 SAT Subjects (SAT II) 500 each, including mandatory subject Computer Science Higher National Diploma (HND) - PPP, including mandatory subject Computer Science BTEC Level 3 Ext Diploma - DDD, including mandatory subject Computer Science FBISE Grade 12 or equivalent - 85, including mandatory subject Computer Science Scottish Advance Higher - Minimum of BB in Scottish Advance Highers in relevant subjects, including mandatory subject Computer Science + Minimum of BBBB in Scottish Highers in relevant subjects, including mandatory subject Computer Science Mandatory Subjects – Computer Science To find out more about the specific entry requirements for your country, please refer to our International Entry Requirements.

Accreditation & Professional Recognition

The Dubai Campus is accredited by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) and fully licensed to teach its degrees in Dubai. All graduates receive a British degree that is accredited by Royal Charter in the UK.

Programme Details

Award

BSc (Hons)

Start Date

September, January

Duration

4 years

Qualification

BSc (Hons)

Subject Area

Computer Science

Study Pattern

Full time

Delivery Format

In person