BSc (Hons) Games Development

On this course you will develop a rich understanding of the technical practices involved in the creation of modern video games. You will learn core programming, design and computational skills, including:

• Game mechanics
• Programming patterns for games
• Computational languages acquisition
• Algorithm design
• Systems design and analysis
• Applied mathematics.

We will help you to become a skilled and employable graduate with the relevant technical, professional and entrepreneurial skills. We will offer you opportunities throughout the course to apply the skills you learn from our specialist modules to live projects. In your second year you will have the opportunity to work in a professional setting or on an individual entrepreneurial project. You will learn design principles so you can carry projects through from conceptualisation to realisation.

As part of this course you can choose to complete a year long placement in industry. This extends the length of your course to 4 years and is completed between year 2 and 3. It's a brilliant chance to gain work experience and apply your technical skills and knowledge.

Qualifications

• 104 UCAS Tariff points
• 3 GCSEs at grade C/4 (or equivalent) including English Language and Maths

International Students

If you are an international student you will need to show that your qualifications match our entry requirements.

Information about international qualifications and entry requirements can be found on our International pages.

If English is not your first language you will need to show that you have English Language competence at IELTS level 6.0 (with no skill below 5.5) or equivalent.

Mature Learners Entry Scheme

If you have been out of education for 3 years or more and have a grade C GCSE in English Language or equivalent, you are eligible for our entry scheme for mature learners. It's a scheme that recognises non-traditional entry qualifications and experience for entry onto this course. Information on how to apply can be found on our dedicated page.

The technical knowledge and skill you develop on this course can lead to a wide range of career options. You will develop skills in problem solving, collaboration, communication, presentation, programming and more.

This degree could be the first step toward your career as a:

• Applications developer
• Cyber security analyst
• Games developer
• Multimedia programmer
• Network engineer
• Software tester