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BSc (Hons) Computer Games Development

University of Westminster — London, United Kingdom

BSc (Hons) Computer Games Development is a undergraduate Computer Science & IT course at University of Westminster, London, United Kingdom. It takes 3 years, costs £19,000 per year and starts in September.

Undergraduate · 3 years · Full-time · Computer Science & IT · £19,000 per year

Intakes: September

Our Computer Games Development course combines technology and creativity in a multidisciplinary way. The games industry is an expanding and challenging sector with continually evolving ideas and cutting-edge technologies. It requires practitioners to exercise more flexibility in software specifications and functionality, through adapting their approaches to design and management while keeping abreast of broad changes to technology. Top reasons to study this course (from the course page): - Graduate with industry or international experience – improve your professional skills and global outlook through optional work placements and study abroad opportunities with our international partners. Previous work placements for our students have included: Sumo Digital, Natural Motion, Siemens, Bossa Studios, Feral Interactive - Successful alumni – our alumni have found positions in companies including Microsoft, Code Wizards, Target 3D, Feral Interactive, Gaming Realms, Cloud Imperium Games, NaturalMotion - Outstanding facilities – you'll benefit from a brand-new Immersive Development Lab and our Games Development Project Lab - Demonstrate your professional and technical skills – by participating in industry-recognised events such as Pocket Gamer and Global Game Jam, as well as collaborative hackathons with partner institutions, including Graz University of Technology and the BFI. You will also have the opportunity to apply for the prestigious Tranzfuser programme, funded by Innovate UK, where aspiring game developers receive support to transform their ideas into commercial ventures and establish their own games studio - Showcase your talents and work to industry – present and pitch to industry professionals, gaining valuable feedback and building your professional confidence. You'll also work on collaborative projects, work-based learning modules and develop an independent final -year project, allowing you to explore a specialist area of Games Development that aligns with your interests and career ambitions. Discover our students work - Launch your games career with industry connections – Network at events including EGX and Pocket Gamer, access opportunities through our industry partner PlayHIRE, and learn from experienced mentors through workshops that help you build your portfolio, professional network and career confidence. Campus: Cavendish, Central London Duration: 3 or 4 years Start dates: Full-time - September 2027 International tuition fee: £19,000 (Price per academic year). The university states annual fees stay the same throughout your studies. Careers (from the course page): Our graduates have found positions as game developers, designers and testers in companies including Microsoft, Sega, King, SiniSoft, Arekkz Gaming, Bossa Studios and Marmalade. Industry speakers and guest lecturers give students insight into working in the industry, provide mentorship as part of their group project work and offer specialised feedback on their portfolios and CVs. Graduate employers named on the course page: 5th Business, Amtech, Arekkz Gaming, Beyond the Story, Bossa Studios, CGI, GEEKS – Game Testing, King, Marmalade, Microsoft, Natural Motion, NETbuilder. Source: University of Westminster course page.

Modules

• Applied Mathematics (Year 1, Core)
• Game Enterprise (Year 1, Core)
• Game Engine Principles and Practice (Year 1, Core)
• Introduction to Game Design (Year 1, Core)
• Introduction to Programming for Games (Year 1, Core)
• Programming Methodology (Year 1, Core)
• Advanced C# Scripting and Game Architecture (Year 2, Core)
• Games Studio (Work-Based Learning) (Year 2, Core)
• Maths & Physics for Games (Year 2, Core)
• Prototyping Game Systems and Mechanics (Year 2, Core)
• Practical Machine Learning (Year 2, Option)
• Mobile Game Development (Year 2, Option)
• XR Multimodal Interaction (Year 2, Option)
• Computer Games Development Final Project (Year 3, Core)
• Game AI (Year 3, Core)
• Games Networking and Security (Year 3, Core)
• Advanced Interactive Media Development (Year 3, Option)
• Digital Lighting, Shaders and VFX (Year 3, Option)
• AI Integration in Creative Technologies (Year 3, Option)

Careers

• Game developer, designer and tester
• Mobile app developer
• Multimodal Interactive Applications (VR, AR, XR)
• QA consultant