Computer Science (Games Programming)

Heriot-Watt University

Our BSc Computer Science degree focuses on constructing robust and usable systems. As well as looking at cutting edge tools and techniques, it's designed to help you build the next generation of software tools that other system constructors will use. The course aims to give a well integrated balance of theoretical underpinnings and practical experience, strongly informed by the research expertise of our academic staff.All year 3 students take part in a year-long group project, where they co-operate in tackling a large, realistic problem. Year 4 students conduct a major, year-long, individual dissertation project.You can take advantage of our international campuses by taking part in an Inter-Campus Transfer. This gives you the opportunity to study computer science at our Dubai campus for a semester or a year.AccreditationThe Computer Science Department has been delivering BCS-accredited programmes for more than 30 years.The BSc (Hons) Computer Science is accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council, fully meeting the academic requirement for Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for a chartered engineer.It's also accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Science Council for the academic requirement for registration as a chartered scientist.Careers in Computer ScienceArtificial Intelligence DeveloperRobotics EngineerData ScientistSoftware DeveloperSite Reliability Engineer (SRE)Security ConsultantDevelopment Operations (DevOps) EngineerCyber Security AnalystComputer ScientistApplication AnalystApplications DeveloperGame DesignerGames DeveloperProgrammer analystE-commerce business analystSystems analystTechnical support engineer

Computer Science