Computer Games Development BSc (Hons)

**OVERVIEW**<br/>The BSc Computer Games Development combines practical development skills with games design.<br/><br/>Throughout the course you will develop your skills in game programming and game engine scripting for multiple platforms. Youll be supported by dedicated games studios and have interaction with animation artists.<br/><br/>This is a practical, career-focused degree that encourages you to publish games and demonstrate your work to employers at our end-of-year Digital Futures event.<br/><br/>Major games studios only employ the most talented and business-aware graduates, which is why we emphasise the need to work on real-world tasks and to create a strong e-portfolio and showreel.<br/><br/>Our multi-skilled graduates work in various industries including games, animation and social networking.<br/><br/>**PRACTICAL FOCUS**<br/>The BSc Computer Games Development is predominately project-based with an emphasis on team work, problem-solving, project management, version control, collation and dissemination of project tasks. Though some assignments are individual, project work is designed to prepare you for the world of work, particularly in a games studio environment. The Year 4 Honours project is an individual piece of work that is practical in focus allowing you to specialise in a particular games related area that interests you.<br/><br/>This is a practical, career-focused degree that encourages you to publish games and develop an online presence via the creation of a showcase portfolio. The BSc Computer Games Development provides you with the chance to illustrate your work to prospective employers at our end of year show Digital Futures. Guest speakers from industry provide students with insights about working in games, animation, web and mobile environments. Regular game jams are also organised throughout the degree course which also provide with opportunities to develop games for your portfolio.<br/><br/>In addition, there is an optional 36-week professional work placement between years 2 & 3 or 3 & 4.<br/><br/>Access to industry-standard software game engines is fully incorporated into the course. You will become familiar with game engines such as GameMaker, Unity and Unreal Engine. You can also specialise in the area of mobile games development through the use of Phaser. On top of that, you will develop skills in 2D and 3D modeliing as you work on projects<br/><br/>**PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION**<br/>The BSc Computer Games Development is a TIGA (The Independent Game Developers Association) accredited course.<br/><br/>**CAREER PROSPECTS**<br/>**Jobs**<br/>UWS Computer Games Development graduates enjoy careers in creative industry companies that might be either games, animation or web and mobile related. Companies where Computer Games Development graduates have found employment include Rockstar North, Blazing Griffin, PlayStation, Rivet Games, The VR Hive, Ant Workshop Ltd, Add Jam, Equator and Build A Rocket Boy Studio. Games Development graduates have also established their own independent games studios working on a freelance basis.