BSc (Hons) Games Programming

The BSc (Hons) Games Programming program teaches students the entire spectrum of game knowledge including programming techniques and software development and system design for future success in the video games industry. Students pursuing the BSc (Hons) Games Programming course learn about technical game production elements. Every stage of the course requires students to use C++, which remains the leading programming language throughout the games industry. Our facilities comprise dedicated games labs offering high-end hardware combined with professional industry software. This program duplicates industry pipelines to teach established standards while giving you practical experience suitable for game sector professions. The curriculum integrates opportunities to collaborate with Games Design and Games Art students while students engage in Game Jams and listen to lectures delivered by industry experts. Leading games studios are part of our expanded network which delivers insights along with professional connections. After graduation students gain skills to pursue careers as games programmers alongside AI programmers and graphics programmers.

Core Courses

  • Major Project
  • Group Portfolio Project
  • Advanced Games Programming
  • Portfolio
  • Game Dynamics
  • Games Hardware Development
  • Level Design
  • Data Structures and Software Engineering for Games
  • Object Orientated Games Programming
  • Introduction to Games Design

Eligibility Criteria

  • A minimum of two GCE A2-level passes (or equivalent), including a science / mathematics / computing qualification.
  • UCAS Points: 104
  • 5 GCSEs at grade C or above (or equivalent), including English and Mathematics.
  • You may be required to attend an interview.

Scope

A BSc (Hons) in Games Programming can prepare students for a variety of careers in the gaming industry and other fields

  • Games programmer
  • Artificial intelligence programmer
  • Applications developer
  • Web systems developer
  • Graphics programmer
  • 3D modeler

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