Computing for Games, BSc (Hons), with industry placement

Gain the skills to pursue a career in software development, in the games industry and beyond.Learn how to shape the games of the future by studying game development through the lens of computer science. Building upon industry-standard software, you’ll implement new tools to extend what is possible with existing engines and program games that push technical boundaries. From day one, you’ll collaborate with other students in the Games Academy – from animators through to sound designers – to develop a multidisciplinary approach with creativity at its heart. In these teams, you’ll be the one developing real-time interactive systems, fine-tuning the source code and its technical characteristics, and devising solutions to problems. You will:Study key principles of computing and related mathematical concepts, including algebra, logic, discrete mathematics, and statistics Get under the hood of video game engines like Unity and Unreal while learning a range of programming languages like C#, Python and C++Engage with the latest technologies, including procedural content generation, to develop broadly transferable skillsBlend creativity and science while developing teamwork and communication skills that are highly desired in the industryDevelop an 'optimisation mindset' by learning to work within platform constraintsMake games collaboratively with artists, animators, composers, designers, writers and other programmersStudy on a course accredited by The Chartered Institute for ITThe placement year pathway is new for 2023 and subject to validation.This course is accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT.