Computing (Games Development) with Foundation Year

The emphasis of this programme is software development, computer graphics and computer games. Choose this course to become skilled and knowledgeable in the technical aspects of software development, with a specific focus on games. Graduates of this programme are likely to find employment either within the games industry or with specialist software organisations.

You will build a solid foundation of skills and knowledge on this programme. You will be equipped with knowledge of the current state of the industry and there is also an emphasis on skills for lifelong learning, so you will be able to update your skills throughout your career.

This programme allows students to develop a broad range of skills in the Computer Games area and will also allow students to pursue more specialist interests.

As a graduate of this course, your employment in this field is likely to start as a member of a team, conceiving, designing, developing and implementing complex software for games or related software development industries.

Modules

The course focuses on designing, implementing, testing and maintenance of high quality computer games. The student will focus on acquiring and using the expertise required by a professional programmer to create solutions to large and complex problems. The expertise and skills you develop from engineering computer games as part of a team is highly regarded by employers.

Year 1
Compulsory

• Analysing and Solving Problems (20 credits)

• Introduction to Computer Programming (20 credits)

• Introduction to Computer Systems (20 credits)

• Introduction to Mathematics and Science (20 credits)

• Academic Skills (20 credits)

• Integrating Project (20 credits)

Year 2
Compulsory

• Software Development (20 credits)

• Computer Architecture and Operating Systems (20 credits)

• Network and Cybersecurity Essentials (20 credits)

• Learning in the Digital Era (20 credits)

• Game Design and History (20 credits)

• Mathematics (20 credits)

Year 3
Compulsory

• Changemakers: Creativity and Value Creation (20 credits)

• Indie Game Development (20 credits)

• Data Security and Compliance (20 credits)

• Advanced Software Development (20 credits)

• Games Architecture and Mechanics (20 credits)

• Software Engineering Principles and Testing (20 credits)

Year 4
Compulsory

• Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (20 credits)

• Emerging Trends (20 credits)

• Graphics and Games Programming (20 credits)

• GPU Programming (20 credits)

• Independent Project (40 credits)

https://www.uwtsd.ac.uk/programme-courses/undergraduate/computing/computing-games-development-foundation-year-full-time

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

• British Computer Society