Computer Games Development, BSc (Hons), with industry placement

This course is ideal for enthusiastic programmers seeking expertise in games development and technical programming skills. It prepares individuals for roles in indie studios, mobile game creation, or broader software development careers. As part of Sony's PlayStation® First Academic Program, participants access professional hardware and tools, including UE4 and Unity engines. Students develop games from concept to completion and pitch ideas to industry leaders like Ubisoft and Codemasters, culminating in a BSc (Hons) in Computer Games Development.The program includes core and optional modules across years, such as C# Scripting, Artificial Intelligence for Games, and Mobile Games Development, with a placement year. Assessment involves formative feedback on practice work and summative evaluations through coursework, presentations, projects, and exams, all contributing to final grades.

Year One Core: C# Scripting for Games Engines; Fundamentals of Games Development; Introduction to Asset Creation; Mechanics Prototyping; Production Process and Pipeline; Programming Fundamentals Year Two Core: Artificial Intelligence for Video Games; C++ for Engines; Junior Collaborative Games Development; Tools Development; VFX for Video Games Year Two Optional: Audio Development; Mixed Reality for Engines; User Interface Design and Implementation Year Three: Placement Year Four Core: Games Development Project; Senior Collaborative Games Development; Mobile Games Development; Prototyping for Technical Designers Year Four Optional: Advanced Game Artificial Intelligence; Multiplayer Games Development; Procedural Content Generation