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BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Computer Games Programming)

The course

Delivery type
Day
Duration
4 years
Intake date
September
Location
Dubai
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Overview

Computer science underpins the modern world. It is a dynamic and rapidly growing area that seeks to create cutting-edge solutions that address today’s challenges.

Our accredited BSc (Hons) Computer Science focuses on constructing robust and usable systems and is designed to help you build the next generation of software tools and ground-breaking technologies that people will use and rely on every day.

As one of the first universities in the UK to offer undergraduate degree programmes in computing, we provide outstanding education in computer science, computer systems, software engineering and information systems.

Accreditation

Our Computer Science degree 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.

Read more about the UAE Federal Accreditation.

Course content

Year 1

Mandatory courses

Logic and Proof, Introduction to Interaction Design, Praxis, Software Development 1, Discrete Mathematics, Introduction to Computer Systems, Software Development 2, Web Design and Databases 

Year 2

Mandatory courses

User-Centred Experimental Design, Programming Languages, Introduction to Data Structures & Algorithms, Web Programming, Data Structures and Algorithms, Database Management Systems, Hardware-Software Interface, Introduction to Software Engineering

Year 3

Mandatory courses 

Artificial Intelligence and Intelligent Agents, Data Communications and Networking, Foundations 1, Software Engineering, Foundations 2, Language Processors, Operating Systems & Concurrency, Professional Development 

Year 4

Mandatory courses

3D Graphics and Animation, Research Methods & Requirements Engineering, Computer Games Programming, Design & Implementation, Project Testing and Presentation 

Optional courses

Biologically Inspired Computation, Computer Network Security, Data Mining and Machine Learning, Information Systems Methodologies, Intelligent Robotics, Rigorous Methods for Software Engineering, Statistical Modelling and Analysis, Industrial Programming, Applied Text Analytics, Advanced Human Computer Interaction, Advanced Network Security, Big Data Management, Data Visualisation and Analytics, e-Commerce Technology, Digital Forensics 

Entry requirements

Our entry criteria are listed below. Please note however, 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.

First year entry

  • 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% + EmSAT (English 1400 and 1200 Maths) 
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 24 points (3 HL – including Maths, 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 - 13/20 + IELTS 6.0 
  • Lebanese Baccalaureate - 80% or 13/20 + IELTS 6.0 
  • Foundation year - Successful completion of Heriot-Watt University Degree Entry Programme (Engineering) with a CCCC.  
  • Compulsory subjects to include English and Mathematics.

Second year entry

  • GCE A-Levels - BBC 
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 27 points (3 HL – including Maths and Computer Science, and 3 SL)  
  • CBSE/Other Indian Boards - Overall 85% 
  • American High School/SABIS - 70% + 3 AP at grade 4 (Including Maths and Computer Science) or Minimum 3 SAT Subjects (SAT II) 500 each, Including Maths and Computer Science. 
  • Higher National Diploma (HND) - PPP 
  • BTEC Level 3 Ext Diploma - DDD 
  • FBISE Grade 12 or equivalent - 85% 
  • Transfer students from other universities may be considered on a case-by-case basis. 
  • Compulsory subjects to include Mathematics, Computer Science and English. 

To find out more about the specific entry requirements for your country, please refer to our International Entry Requirements.

To find out about the entry requirements for this programme, please send an email to dubaienquiries@hw.ac.uk

English language requirements

As our degrees are taught and assessed in English, applicants must be able to prove their level of English language ability. To know more, please refer to our English language requirements.

Fees and funding

  • AED 76045 per year*

* All tuition fees inclusive of VAT

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