Computer Games Design and Development

About this programme

This professionally accredited degree covers the techniques used to create computer games, including the relevant theory and practice from computer science and software engineering. You’ll develop an understanding of how games are designed and developed, in addition to the transferable knowledge and skills you can take forward in your career as games technology advances. From day one, you’ll work with industry-standard tools and technologies, including console development kits, VR equipment from Meta and Valve, and our specialist VR development booths, providing an immersive, hands-on learning experience. Throughout the course, you’ll develop a broad range of skills by working on multiple game projects across different hardware platforms. You’ll learn how games are designed and implemented, how game engines and mechanics work, and explore areas such as AI, mobile, and multi-player development. You’ll also master computer programming primarily using C++, giving you the technical foundation to understand how games function at their core and the flexibility to bring your own ideas to life. As the course content is continually evaluated to ensure you develop the latest and most in-demand industry skills, it’s no surprise that our graduates have gone on to secure roles with leading gaming organisations such as Ubisoft , Cloud Imperium , Kwalee , PlayEmber , Lively , Sumo Digital , Rocket Science and many more. This degree can be studied as a three-year full-time degree or a four-year degree that includes a year of foundational study. Our foundation year is intended to prepa