Overview
As a student on our TIGA-accredited BSc (Hons) Computer Games Technology degree, you'll develop the skills to turn ideas and concepts into reality, using industry-standard design and development techniques.
Graduates from this course are working on big titles at Rockstar and Electronic Arts, classics at Rare, and developing homegrown Indie Games.
This is your opportunity to join them.
Course Highlights
- Learn from computer games development experts with extensive knowledge, experience and industry connections
- Stand out from other graduates by studying specialist modules such as psychological theory for game designers and artificial intelligence (AI) in gaming
- Enhance your CV as you apply your skills on real client briefs – past projects have included training simulations for the Royal Navy and virtual reality experiences
- Use the same software as the professionals in some of the most advanced gaming development facilities at any university in the country
- Showcase your skills to employers and network with professionals in the computer games industry by taking part in our annual GameJam event
- Have the chance to set up a company and sell your own games
Careers and opportunities
With 95% of our graduates finding work within a year after university, you'll be confident to graduate with sought-after skills and knowledge for various careers.
Besides the gaming industry, you can apply the skills you develop to other areas using such technologies – including virtual production, virtual/alternative reality (VR/AR), simulation training and healthcare.
Graduate destinations
Our graduates work at some of the biggest industry names, including:
- Rockstar Games
- Naughty Dog
- Frontier
- Cloud Imperium
- Unity
- Rare
- Codemasters
- Electronic Arts
- Rebellion
- Jagex
- Creative Assembly
- Sumo Digital
- Climax
- Stainless Games
- Playstation Studios
