Games Technology BSc(Hons): Course features
What this course offers you
- The course is designed to provide the specialist programming, mathematics and technical skills you need to follow a career in computer games.
- You can also study games technology as a joint honours course in conjunction with business or a maths-based subject, meaning you gain two fields of knowledge so potentially have more job opportunities open to you.
- Optional modules enable you to tailor your degree to your own interests and career goals.
- Group projects and an individual assignment build both your teamwork abilities and initiative skills.
- We have a commitment to teaching excellence and use the most modern techniques and methodologies.
- A personal tutor plus a strong educational support system ensure you can get all the help you need to encourage you to reach your full potential.
- We have our own dedicated building, which includes wireless and wired networks, a good range of tools and excellent facilities. Read about our games lab, which includes the latest Sony and Microsoft software as well as high-tech equipment such as PSPs and large screens.
- Language tuition and the opportunity to go on an international exchange are available.
- If you choose the sandwich year option, you will spend a year gaining real-world experience in industry. Combined with the practical focus of our degrees, this means you will develop a highly marketable range of knowledge, skills and experience (read more in the Sandwich year placements section).
- Graduates of this degree will be well equipped to:
- work in the games industry;
- work in the computing industry generally;
- work in an area related to your second field; or
- undertake further study.
- For example, potential careers include:
- games developers and graphics programmers;
- AI programmers;
- technical programmers;
- IT developers and consultants;
- network support professionals;
- database administrators; or
- research and development posts in the games industries.
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