Games Development (Programming) (Taught)

Reasons to choose Kingston

• Kingston University is an active member of The Independent Game Developers’ Association (TIGA) and has been developed in consultation with industry.

• Kingston is an educational partner of Sony Interactive Entertainment through PlayStation First. You will learn to develop games for PlayStation 5.

• You will use first-class facilities, such as gaming PCs, development consoles and VR and AR kit.

About this course
This course focuses on the design skills necessary for the field of game development. You will create and develop computer games both alone and as part of a team. Excellent facilities include Sony PlayStation 5 developer kits and software such as Unity Pro, Unreal and Maya. You will also have access to our new Centre for Virtual and Augmented Reality. There is regular input from industry practitioners, particularly through the games inKUbator, and the chance to participate in Game Jams and Hackathons. With a professional presence, portfolio and a range of skills, you will be ready to impress potential employers.

Example modules

• Digital Studio Practice

• Game Design

• 3D Game Programming

For a full list of modules please visit the Kingston University course webpage.

Career opportunities
You will be well suited for roles such as games designer, games programmer, indy developer, AI programmer, software engineer and user experience.