Apply programming techniques to the creation of modern games while expanding your knowledge of artificial intelligence, physics, game engines, and graphics programming. A strong emphasis on specialist units will provide you with a broad range of software engineering skills that can be applied in the context of game programming. Professional practitioners, expert academics, and regular guest lectures from industry leaders educate students. Taught in dedicated facilities with the most up-to-date industry-standard software for game development. Possibility to apply your knowledge by participating in a 4-week work placement (as part of the 3-year course) or a 30-week placement (as part of the 4-year course). We maintain regular contact with game developers from the United Kingdom and around the world, including Unity, Jagex, King, Sports Interactive, Creative Assembly, Climax Studios, and others.
Course accreditations
This course is industry-recognized by TIGA, the trade association representing the video games industry, and carries the TIGA quality mark which indicates courses produce the very best industry-ready graduates. The course affords students excellent opportunities for cross-disciplinary collaborations, which is highly valued within the game development industry.
