BSc (Hons) Computer Games Development

Our computer games development degree is designed to help you become a games programmer. 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 mechanics, 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 prototypes, 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.Career ProspectsThe rapidly changing digital, new media and creative industries offer career opportunities in an extremely wide range of roles. A degree in computer games development will prepare you for a career in games design and games programming, but also in broader roles such as in software development, UX analysis or in managing technology to support a range of public and private sector organisations.

GCE A levels - grades BBB, and to include minimum grade B in one of the following subjects: IT, Computer Science, Mathematics, CCEA Digital Technology, Software Systems Development or a science subject.Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma or OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - grade DDD in IT, Computing or Creative Digital Media Production. Applicants with a qualification in Applied Science, Engineering, Creative Media Practice, Creative Practice Art Design and Communication Media Production and Technology or Creative Digital Media will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Esports is not accepted.AAQ Extended Certificate grade D in Computing and IT are accepted as meeting the subject requirement. Other subjects will be considered alongside qualifications which meet the subject requirementAccess to HE Diploma - Pass overall in Computing, IT or Science with a minimum 122 UCAS Tariff pointsT level - Overall grade Merit in Digital Production, Design and Development, Digital Business Services, Digital Support Services, Digital Business Services, Digital Data Analytics, Digital Software Development and Digital Support and Security.IB Diploma - Pass overall with a minimum overall score of 30 or minimum 120 UCAS Tariff points from three Higher Level subjects, including HL5 in at least one of IT, Computing. Mathematics or a science subject.GCSE grade C/4 in English Language or equivalent, e.g. Pass in Level 2 Functional Skills English and GCSE grade C/4 in Mathematics or equivalent, e.g. Pass in Level 2 Functional Skills Mathematics