Course summary

Develop the knowledge and skills to create exciting new computer games, on a degree accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT (subject to re-approval). From design to implementation of games software, you’ll have everything you need to launch your career in gaming. AI for games engines, SFX and CGI, streaming media. Pack your CV with the skills and knowledge the billion-dollar games industry needs. Your games programming degree will be based in our £13m Tech Hub with our dedicated gaming laboratory and specialist high-specification computers. You’ll learn essential programming languages as well as digital design and production. Study 3D graphics theory and practice using our super immersive 3D virtual environment. We encourage you to create virtual experiences in 4K resolution in our four-screen CAVE (Computer Augmented Virtual Environment). Study the streaming media behind games like World of Warcraft and explore mobile apps. Learn specialist animation like CGI and explore SFX as you master the core languages and practices of gaming technology. Our programme aligns to the current SFIAplus skill standards, widely recognised among the IT industry and adopted by the British Computer Society (BCS). You’ll meet industry programming standards and take the first step to chartered status by graduating from this course.