Computer Graphics, Vision and Games

Why study Computer Graphics, Vision and Games at Aberystwyth University?

• Employability is embedded in the structure of this degree.
• The degree is accredited by the BCS (the Chartered Institute for IT) on behalf of the Engineering Council, which gives you a head start when you enter the competitive job market.
• You will have access to dedicated Linux, Mac OS X laboratories and central servers.
• It is taught by lecturers who have close links with the industry and software engineering conferences.
• It is taught by lecturers whose research speciality is computer vision.
• You will have access to department infrastructure which includes a light stage, virtual reality equipment and motion tracking systems.
• You will have access to robotic equipment including Arduinos, mobile robots and sailing robots.

Our Staff

Almost all of the Department of Computer Science lecturers are qualified to PhD level, and those who are not have considerable research or industrial experience. All new lecturers are required to obtain the PGCTHE, and hence are Senior Fellows or Fellows of the Higher Education Academy. The department also employs a number of part time demonstrators and tutors and some student demonstrators, who are selected from our undergraduate and postgraduate students. Research fellows and research assistants (mostly PhD qualified) may also be involved in delivering occasional teaching when it is appropriate.

Please note: The modules listed below are those currently intended for delivery during the next academic year and may be subject to change. They are included here to give an indication of how the course is structured.

* Also available partially or entirely through the medium of Welsh

Our degree prepares you for a variety of careers:

• software design
• communications and networking
• computer applications
• web development
• IT consultancy and management
• systems analysis and development
• computer sales and marketing
• education

What skills do I acquire from this degree?

Employability skills are the core values of our degree.

As part of your degree you will be required to take part in a first year residential weekend where you and other students will to have work in teams to solve problems.

This activity will encourage and improve:

• communication skills
• analytical skills
• time management
• working independently and as part of a team
• organisation skills
• implementation skills
• research skills
• technical skills

Are there any work placement opportunities?

• The University operates a Year in Employment Scheme (YES) and GO Wales. You have the option to take a year out between your second and third year to work in an organisation in the UK or overseas. YES is very rewarding and a worthwhile experience. Upon completion of this programme, you will stand out from the crowd in a very competitive job market.
• GO Wales is a scheme that works closely with local businesses to create paid work placements of a certain duration for students. It an experience that will equip you with valuable skills to enhance your CV. Our University Career Service will assist you further with YES and GO Wales. 

I find the course really interesting; the content is relevant and I've found the abilities I've gained have made finding a suitable industrial year placement a lot easier. I feel that I'm learning skills useful and applicable to my future in the industry! Gideon Jones

Computer Graphics Vision And Games ( G450 ) is a course which provides knowledge about things Computer Science students WANT to possess. It is well known that if you want something, you will do everything to get it - and that is how studying G450 looks like- you learn because you want to , not because someone tells you to do that. It is the most effective way of learning. Filip Lisowski