Bachelor of Computer Science (Gaming and Animation Technology)
Computer animation continues to grow in popularity as industries incorporate digital effects and animations into their operations. Films, television shows, advertising, and web content all rely heavily on digital effects and animations. As a result, Gamin and Animation Technology is now one of the fastest growing job fields in the world and skilled computer scientists are very much in demand. For the case of developing countries, Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) are believed to be an enabler for sustainable development (Brown & Grant, 2010). Read More
Overview
| Code | GAT |
| Duration | 3 Years |
| Study time | Weekday |
| Intake | August |
Entry Requirements
Principal passes in any two of the following subjects: Mathematics, Economics, Entrepreneurship Education, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Agriculture, Geometrical and Building Drawing, Geometrical and Mechanical Drawing and Foods and Nutrition obtained at the same sitting.
Admission Requirements
Admission into the first year is through any of the three avenues, the Direct Entry Scheme, Mature Age Scheme and Diploma Holders Scheme.
Direct Entry Scheme
Candidates seeking admission through Direct Entry Scheme must have obtained at least two principal passes at the same sitting in UACE in any of the following subjects: Mathematics, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Agriculture, Technical Drawing and Food & Nutrition.
Mature Age Scheme
Admission may also be via the Mature Age Entry Scheme, after the passing of two special Mature Age Entry Examinations of Gulu University, one in aptitude and the other in specialized knowledge.
Diploma Holders Scheme
Candidates seeking admission through diploma must have obtained a Credit Class diploma with at least a Credit Pass in Mathematics in the following: Uganda National Examinations Board Ordinary Technical Diploma, Diploma in Computer Science, Diploma in Information and Communication Technology or its equivalent.
Higher Education Access Certificate
Candidates seeking admission through HEAC Scheme must have obtained: HEAC in Physics and Mathematics or Chemistry and Mathematics, Mathematics and Economics, Biology and Chemistry.
Fees Structure
| Tuition Fees per Semester (East African) | Tuition Fees per Semester (Non East Africans) |
|---|---|
| 910,000 | 1,820,000 |
General Charges/Functional Fees
| Category | Payment Cycle | Amount (Ugx.) |
|---|---|---|
| UNSA Fee | Per Annum (Every Study Year) | 2,000/= |
| Registration | Every Semester | 50,000/= |
| Sport Fee | Every Semester | 30,000/= |
| Guild Fee | Every Semester | 30,000/= |
| Medical Fee | Every Semester | 20,000/= |
| Technology Fee | Every Semester | 50,000/= |
| Library User Fee | Every Semester | 20,000/= |
| Examination Fee | Every Semester | 100,000/= |
| Identity Card | Once – Semester I Year I | 20,000/= |
| University Rules Book | Once – Semester I Year I | 5,000/= |
| Medical Examination | Once – Semester I Year I | 20,000/= |
| Capital Development | Once – Semester I Year I | 100,000/= |
| Endowment Fee | Once – Semester I Year I | 10,000/= |
| Caution Fee | Once – Semester I Year I | 10,000/= |
Recess Related Fees/Internship Fee
| Payment Cycle | East Africa (Ugx.) | International (Ugx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Payable in Semester I & II of Year 1 & 2 | 70,000/= | 140,000/= |