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Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science for Video Games

Please note: The entirety of this bachelor’s degree, including the entrance exam and classes, is conducted in French. This overview page is available in English to provide general information, but all other sections are only available in French.

Overview

Level of study: Bachelor’s (Bac+3)

Duration: 3 years

Type of course: Work-study/Apprenticeship programme

In-person Study Periods: 3 months at the beginning of First Year and 2/3 weeks spread across the Second and Third Year at Cnam-Enjmin in Angoulême

Type of learning: Asynchronous (4 days working in the company and 1 day distance learning)

Entry requirements: Baccalaureate or equivalent end-of-high school diploma

Language requirements: The course is conducted in French, but English may be used in the working environment

RNCP Code*: 40116

*French National Framework for Professional Qualifications (Répertoire national des certifications professionnelles, RNCP

The aim of the course is to gain programming skills in the Cultural and Creative Industries (video game studio, multimedia studio or immersive technologies department in a large company).

It will enable you to study for a Master's degree in Computer Science.

Course Structure

Modules in this programme are entirely online via a digital learning environment.

The classes are therefore delivered in an asynchronous format. This means that the apprentice works at their own pace to read and complete the content provided.

Students are monitored by a course leader who ensures that the student’s personal work progresses smoothly and the dynamic in the group of students is maintained.

Each year, new classes are created and existing ones are improved by the authors of the modules based on student feedback. However, there is no direct contact between teaching staff and students during the programme.

Objectives

Teaching approach based on the development of various skills: independence, proactivity, collaborative work, etc.
‘Challenge-based approach’ that encourages students to explore different concepts and look for solutions to problems raised by the teaching team
Classes and projects that enable students to work together and give them the keys to a successful integration into the professional world

Higher Education and Career Paths

Continue your studies

It is possible to continue studying in Masters-type courses in Computer Science, subject to acceptance by the schools concerned. There is no automatic progression to a Master's degree at Cnam-Enjmin. However, it is of course possible to take the competitive entrance exam for the Master's degree.

Professional world

Given that this diploma was created less than 3 years ago, there are no statistics yet on the number of graduates.

Questions to ask yourself

Explore your career plan: Do I like computer programming? Do I enjoy doing C++ C# Unity or other tutorials?
Examine your learning preferences: Is mutual learning right for me? Is a course without a teacher right for me? Will I be able to ask my classmates questions when I get stuck? Will I be able to help those who ask questions?
Am I ready to work right now? Do I have any business ideas? Do I have any contacts? Have I already done odd jobs? Do I know how to respect schedules and instructions?
Do I have a chance of finding a company? Am I ready to start prospecting? Can I prepare a project portfolio? Am I motivated enough to create a professional CV, write a motivation letter and create a LinkedIn page?
Will I have time to act if I get accepted? Will I be able to send applications, respond to job adverts and keep track of my applications in a spreadsheet?