BSc (Hons) Computer Games Development

You will learn by doing, making use of high-performance computers and working individually and in teams to produce games to tight deadlines. Youll work on real problems that will prepare you for employment and will develop key skills to support lifelong learning that will help you keep pace with this rapidly changing field.

Our students learn C++ and Unreal® Engine from week one with coverage of Unity® following quickly afterwards. We place a strong emphasis on modern and open source games engines throughout the whole course, with much of this placed within the context of teams. With graphics programming spanning multiple years, you will be well versed in producing striking effects. 

Year One: Computer Games Development Degree

• C++ Programming for Game Developers
• Computer Systems Concepts
• Game Development Fundamentals, Practice, Professionalism and Employability
• Information Management, Assurance and Security
• Mathematical Tools for Computation

Year Two: Computer Games Development Degree

• Data Structures and Algorithms with Object Oriented Programming
• Professional Practice and Employability, Team Based Game Development Workshop
• Operating Systems Concepts
• Computer Graphics
• Tool Development for Computer Games
• Supervised Work Experience (Computing) (optional)
• Study Overseas (Computing) (optional)
• Computational Mathematics

Year Three: Computer Games Development Degree

• Individual Project
• Real-time Rendering Techniques
• Game Engine Design
• Parallel and Concurrent Programming
• Artificial Intelligence for Game Developers

You will spend 16 hours each week in lectures, tutorials and practical sessions. You will also spend four hours per week, per module, on coursework, general reading and other preparation.  You can also be part of our active Computer Games Society and enjoy company visits and guest lectures from industry professionals.

Assessment includes examinations, coursework and problem-based exercises taught using real-life scenarios.

This entry criteria details typical offers, however, USWhas a Contextual Admissions Policy and considers eligible applicants on an individual basis. Under the Policy we could make a personalised offer based on aspects of the UCAS application or haveresults considered individually when you receive them. Here is a link to our Contextual Admissions Policy Statement. 

Combinations of qualifications are acceptable and other qualifications not listed may also be acceptable. 

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Typical Access to HE Offer

Additional Requirements

International Entry Requirements

The development of mobile devices has opened up new possibilities for careers in computer games development, alongside existing console and desktop platforms. So for those with the right skills, like our Computer Games Development graduates, there are more employment prospects than ever before. There has been a huge growth in the games development industry, generating a demand for highly-trained and motivated software engineers, but on this Computer Games Development course you will also gain skills that are useful in other software careers.

Our Careers and Employability Service

As a USW Computer Games Development student, you will have access to advice from the Careers and Employability Service throughout your studies and after you graduate.

This includes: one-to-one appointments from faculty based Career Advisers, in person, over the phone or even on Skype and through email via the "Ask a Question" service. We also have extensive online resources for help with considering your career options and presenting yourself well to employers. Resources include psychometric tests, career assessments, a CV builder, interview simulator and application help. Our employer database has over 2,000 registered employers targeting USW students, you can receive weekly email alerts for jobs.

Our Careers service has dedicated teams: A central work experience team to help you find relevant placements; an employability development team which includes an employability programme called Grad Edge; and an Enterprise team focused on new business ideas and entrepreneurship.