IELTS 6.0 overall with minimum 5.5 in each skill
If you want to get involved in the fast-paced world of computer game development and boost your programming skills, this degree is a great place to start.
This games design and development degree will prepare you for careers in video game design with an emphasis on programming. You do not need previous experience in graphic design or 3D modelling - just a passion for computer games development.
You will gain a strong understanding of game engine technology with the ability to extend development pipelines beyond default tools. Students will explore the concepts of Artificial Intelligence and develop the skills to manage large software projects.
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Year 1
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
Games and Interactive Systems (30 credits)
Object Oriented Programming for Games and Digital Media (15 credits)
3D Modelling (15 credits)
Digital Media Design (15 credits)
Programming for Games and Digital Media (15 credits)
Digital Media Technology (15 credits)
Mathematics for Computer Science (15 credits)
Year 2
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
Games Design and Development (30 credits)
Installation Development Project (15 credits)
Games Technology (30 credits)
Group Project (30 credits)
Research Methods for Games and Digital Media (15 credits)
Year 3
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
Advanced Games Design and Development (30 credits)
Final Year Projects (60 credits)
Natural Computing (15 credits)
Agile Development with SCRUM (15 credits)
Former Games and Digital Media students have secured placement years at Disney, Space Ape Games, Nickelodeon, and Warner Brothers.
Career destinations include the independent and mobile games sectors as programmers, modellers and designers, the Augmented, Virtual and Mixed reality developers, UI and UX designers for digital media and games, games content creators and deliverers, backend developers and content managers.
Recent positions secured by Games Design and Digital Media graduates include Motion Capture Technician at The Imaginarium Studios, Serious Games Developer at Arup, Software Engineer at Bossa Studios, and Creative Product Specialist at Celtra
Insurance - Single: 300 (£) per year
