Game Programming BSc

<strong>If you love games and want to learn how they are built from the ground up, this course will teach you how to design, code and optimise real-time game systems. Derby has a heritage for creating computer games including Tomb Raider. You will work with gameplay, tools and engine programming, focusing on writing fast, efficient code that runs well on modern hardware.</strong><br/><br/><strong>KEY FEATURES OF THE COURSE</strong><br/><br/><strong>BUILD STRONG SKILLS:</strong> Join a course that will teach you how to design, code and optimise real-time game systems and work with gameplay, tools and engine programming, focusing on writing fast, efficient code that runs well on modern hardware.<br/><br/><strong>LEARN IN REPLICA WORK SETTINGS:</strong> Study in small, agile teams—much like real game studios—working closely with students from Game Art and Game Design.<br/><br/><strong>GRADAUTE CAREER READY:</strong> Be prepared for a wide range of game development roles and gain skills you can use in areas like simulation, XR, serious games and other interactive technologies.<br/><br/>On this course you will learn the core skills needed to become a professional game programmer. This includes:<br/><br/><br/>- programming, algorithms and data structures<br/><br/><br/>- maths for games and real-time systems<br/><br/><br/>- engine architecture and tools programming<br/><br/><br/>- rendering and performance optimisation<br/><br/><br/>- gameplay programming and technical systems<br/><br/><br/>- professional software engineering (version control, testing, CI/CD).<br/><br/><br/> <strong>HOW YOU WILL LEARN:</strong><br/>By studying this course, you will join our Games@Derby community, as our BSc (Hons) Game Programming is part of the University of Derby’s Game Development suite, alongside BA (Hons) Game Art and BA (Hons) Game Design. This simulates a fast-paced, supportive, creative, and team-focused studios set-up. You will work in specialist studios and computer labs equipped with industry-standard hardware and software. Industry links also give you opportunities for guest talks, live projects, global game jams and mentoring.<br/><br/><br/><strong>YOUR CAREER.</strong><br/>This degree prepares you for a wide range of careers in game development and the wider tech sector. You will graduate with strong programming, maths and problem-solving skills, and experience working in production-style teams.