Our computer games development degree is designed to turn you into a games programmer and designer – from the word go you’ll be hands-on, designing and programming games as you prepare for an exciting career at the cutting-edge of interactive digital content.
In our state-of-the-art facilities, you’ll develop traditional computer science skills, such as programming and maths for computing, as well as specialist games development and design techniques. You’ll also study all types of games software, from the programming of game components, to high-level development tools such as Unity and Unreal Engine. At the same time you’ll be learning about game logic and architecture, the production of game objects and environments, and the processes used to design and develop games in industry.
We’ve designed the course to ensure direct relevance to the computer games industry and to provide you with opportunities to showcase your work to potential employers. Throughout the course you’ll build up a portfolio of work that you can showcase when you come to apply for games development roles in industry.
With hackathons, gaming events and lots of opportunities for work experience to hone your skills, by the time you leave us you’ll be well on your way to becoming a player in the action-packed world of computer games.
**Features and benefits**
- Gain computer science skills through the innovative vehicle of game programming and design.
- Develop your project management, team working and communication skills, helping to enhance your employability.
- Take the four-year placement route and you’ll spend your third year on industrial placement, boosting your employment prospects. This may be subject to national lockdown restrictions.
- Experience what it’s like to work as part of a professional team, finding solutions to complex problems via group projects.
- We have a games lab equipped with gaming chairs, keyboards and mice used for our eSports events, an animation lab with a green-screen area and a user experience lab with an eye-tracking system.
- We offer a wide range of student support initiatives, including drop-in sessions, lecture recordings, video tutorials and a dedicated support laboratory.
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How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
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Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
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International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
to include grade C in one of the following subjects: Computer Science, IT, Mathematics or Science.
112 UCAS tariff points from Access to HE Diploma in one of the following subjects: Computing, IT, Science or Mathematics
BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in one of the following subjects only: IT, Computing or Creative Digital Media Production
CTEC Level 3 Diploma in IT only
- HL 5 in IT and HL 4 or SL 5 in English and Mathematics.
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in one of the following subjects only: IT, Computing or Creative Digital Media Production.
CTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in IT only
GCSE grade C/4 in English Language or Level 2 Functional Skills English
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GCSE grade C/4 in Mathematics or Level 2 Functional Skills Mathematics.
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