Program Overview

BSc (Honours) Computer Games Technologies

Course summary

This course develops skills in building computer games using modern game development tools and practices.

How you learn

You learn through:

• Group work
• Lectures and seminars
• Technical workshops in computer labs
• Independent learning
• Practice-based learning and group work

Modules

Year 1

• Fundamentals Of Gameplay Programming
  • Credits: 40
  • Assessment: Coursework (80%), Exam (20%)
  • This module introduces the fundamental concepts and principles of cyber security and digital forensics.
• Fundamentals Of Mathematics And Computer Architectures
  • Credits: 20
  • Assessment: Coursework (100%)
  • This module will introduce concepts of computer architecture, discrete mathematics and numerical skills related to concepts for application in computer science.
• Game Design Theory
  • Credits: 20
  • Assessment: Coursework (100%)
  • Module aim: This module provides the theoretical underpinnings for future practical work by introducing fundamental principles of game design and critical analysis of existing digital games.
• Programming 2D Games
  • Credits: 40
  • Assessment: Coursework (100%)
  • This module is an applied project of work experience, enabling you to develop a successful game prototype.

Year 2

• 3D Game Development
  • Credits: 40
  • Assessment: Coursework (100%)
  • In this module you will develop your programming skills, building on the material covered at Level 4.
• Advanced Game Design Theory
  • Credits: 20
  • Assessment: Coursework (100%)
  • Module aim: This module will enable you to prepare game concepts for development through application of advanced design theory and applied practical research methods.
• Object Oriented Scripting
  • Credits: 40
  • Assessment: Coursework (100%)
  • Typically, students who enter the module have experience in designing and implementing simple procedural systems.
• Python Programming
  • Credits: 20
  • Assessment: Coursework (100%)
  • Typically, students who enter the module have experience in designing and implementing simple procedural systems.

Year 3

• Advanced Games Console Projects
  • Credits: 40
  • Assessment: Coursework (100%)
  • This module is an applied project of work experience, enabling you to develop a successful game prototype.
• Development Project
  • Credits: 40
  • Assessment: Coursework (40%), Practical (60%)
  • This module emphasizes the necessity of incorporating ethical design principles into AI and data science projects.
• Mobile Game Scripting
  • Credits: 20
  • Assessment: Coursework (100%)
  • This module expands your experience of designing and creating gameplay prototypes for Windows-based PCs, using high-level commercial engines such as Unity and Unreal.
• Virtual And Augmented Reality Applications
  • Credits: 20
  • Assessment: Coursework (100%)
  • The focus of the module is on the direct design of a deliverable, applying specific XR design and development paradigms to tailor the application to the unique platform.

Future careers

This course prepares you for a career in:

• Game development
• Game design
• Gameplay programming
• Quality assurance testing

Equipment and facilities

On this course you work with:

• High-spec computers and graphics cards in our dedicated games laboratories
• PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 development kits
• State-of-the-art-machine software and application development environments
• Modern Virtual Reality headsets

Entry requirements

• UCAS points: 112-120
• GCSE: English Language or Literature at grade C or 4, Maths at grade C or 4
• GCSE equivalents: Level 2 Literacy or Functional Skills Level 2 English, Level 2 Numeracy or Functional Skills Level 2 Maths

Fees and funding

• Home students: £9,535 per year (capped at a maximum of 20% of this during your placement year)
• International students: £18,000 per year (capped at a maximum of 20% of this during your placement year)