Games Development

Why study BSc Games Development at Goldsmiths
Bringing together technical practice and theory, this programme equips you with the skills required for a career in the games industry.

• The games industry’s revenue is estimated to be larger than the film and music industries combined meaning that there are countless opportunities to work as a professional in the sector. This degree programme introduces you to various career paths in the games industry and the skill sets they require

• The degree is hands-on and practical from the start. You will explore your potential through practical projects, learn relevant technical skills and enhance your understanding of all areas of game development, including theory, practice, and technology

• Our specialist modules are delivered in a creative environment meaning you will have opportunities to collaborate and use new technologies in your own practice

• You will develop projects for platforms such as PC and Mobile, using state-of-the-art, industry-standard game engines and creative tools

• You will learn essential skills for a career in the games industry including how to program, solve problems, and how to produce game design documents

• You will undertake collaborative projects and hone your ability to work as a team in a creative environment

• The degree includes the opportunity for you to undertake a year-long placement in industry, enabling you to gain work experience, build confidence and contacts, develop your skills and industry insight, and enhance your career prospects

• By the end of your degree, you’ll have built a portfolio of work to kickstart your career

Course Modules

Year 1
In your first year, you'll take the following compulsory modules:

• Introduction to Programming

• Front End Web

• Game Design

• 2D Games Development

• Graphics 1

• Algorithms 1

• Logic and Computer Architecture

• Sound and Signal 1

Year 2
You'll take the following compulsory modules:

• Creative Embedded Programming

• Generative Drawing

• 3D Games Development

• The Goldsmiths Elective

• Game Engine Development

• Extended C++

• Graphics 2

Optional modules
You'll then have the opportunity to choose one module from the following optional modules:

• Audio for Games and Immersive Experience

• The Goldsmiths Project

• Algorithms 2

Optional placement year
The degree includes an optional industrial placement year between the second and final year of study. You will be responsible for securing a placement, but we can support you through this process.

The industrial placement year is a great opportunity for you to gain work experience, build confidence and contacts, develop your skills and industry insight, and enhance your career prospects.

You'll be supported throughout your placement year by a placement tutor, who will provide you with guidance and liaison between you and your employer.

Although we encourage you to take the opportunity of a placement year, it isn't compulsory and you can complete your degree in three years.

Year 3 (or Year 4 with placement year)
You'll take the following compulsory module:

• Final Project in Games Development

• Game AI Programming

• Expressive Games Design

Optional modules
You'll also select 2 option modules to the value of 30 credits from a list provided by the department. Optional modules may include:

• Introduction to Modelling and Animation

• Machine Learning

• Interaction Design

• Neural Networks

• Data Visualisation

Please note that due to staff research commitments not all of these modules may be available every year.