Computer Science (Games)

Get ahead in the fast-paced field of games development. From understanding the fundamentals of computer science to programming complex graphical applications in modern programming languages and games engines, you will learn how to apply computing techniques and problem-solving skills to a wide range of real-world problems, equipping you with the analytical, problem-solving and communicative skills to pursue a career across a variety of sectors.

Why choose this course?

• Accredited by the British Computer Society - The Chartered Institute for IT

• Develop advanced, modern 2d and 3d Computer Games, using a variety of programming languages and games engines

• Be career ready by gaining transferrable, professional and employability skills

• Graduate with a named specialism on your degree to highlight your skills to employers

• Gain first-hand experience in industry with our Placement Year option

By following the Games pathway, you will gain a deep understanding of the architecture of computer systems, a thorough knowledge of practical software engineering in multimedia contexts and a strong ability to program complex graphical applications in a modern programming language.

Throughout the programme, you’ll engage with real-world scenarios to enhance your learning. You can spend time in industry with a year-long or modular placement, develop professional, and employability skills and even pursue a personal interest in computer science by proposing a project that showcases your knowledge and skills.

In your final year you will unleash your creativity and undertake a substantial piece of research, applying theoretical knowledge and problem-solving skills to a computer game development-related technical, software, research or business problem. Your final year project is an excellent opportunity for you to draw together skills in experimental study design, critical interpretation of data, presentation and project management.

About Keele

Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university.

We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level.

Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.

For a list of indicative modules please visit the course page on the Keele University website.