Computer Games Development (With Foundation Year)

The creation and production of computer games has grown to become a huge, rapidly evolving industry with a growing need for talented technical and creative. This course’s hands-on approach to games development prepares you for the workplace, turning game ideas into playable demos right from the start. It also allows you to specialise in one of three areas in your second year: games programming; games design; or games graphics.

Foundation Year
In the Foundation year you will study three days per week. The focus will be on academic writing skills and numeracy, plus subject-specific content to fully prepare you for entry to an Undergraduate degree. It provides a balance between content related to your chosen subject and the range of wider skills required for undergraduate study. This is an integrated four-year degree, with the foundation year as a key part of the course. You will be required to pass the foundation year in order to progress to the first year of your degree. This course is ideal for those who do not meet our standard entry requirements or those with a non-standard educational background. It will allow you to graduate with a full undergraduate degree in your chosen subject in four years.

Facilities and Specialist Equipment

• Specialist animation and graphics labs with VR technology, high-spec computers, and motion-capture and green-screen studios.

• Cutting-edge software, from Autodesk 3ds Max and Maya to Unreal Engine and Blender, means you become familiar with the tools used in industry right from the start.

• Study alongside like-minded people in our vibrant, purpose-built STEM building with modern computing labs, group study hubs and bespoke teaching spaces.

Partnerships and Collaborations

• We are members of Ukie, which offers you benefits such as attending game conferences; applying for internships and mentorships; joining games-related events such as game jams; and receiving portfolio help and advice.

Your Student Experience

• Share teaching with students from our BSc (Hons) Computer Animation & Visual Effects course and benefit from the exchange of ideas and understanding.

• Learn to tackle complex problems through practical projects designed to meet the needs of players, industry and society.

• From your second year, select one of three areas in which to specialise:

  games programming - learn industry-standard programming techniques and languages including C# and C++ so you can turn designed gameplay into a
  playable form
  games design - design immersive player experiences and game environments, levels, mechanics and game systems
  games graphics - create artwork models and animations tailored for use in games using the latest graphics techniques in game engines.

• Benefit from regular practical sessions, studio sessions and, during your final year, supervisory meetings that support continuous learner-teacher interaction and help you reflect on your progress.

• Thrive under the guidance of our dedicated academic success tutors, there to support you through your studies.

• Our staff’s real-world expertise feeds directly into their teaching, keeping you up to date within this rapidly progressing industry.