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Computer Games Programming and Design BSc (Hons)

Southampton, Solent University

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Southampton, Solent University
UCAS CODE: CGP1

Course options

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

The BSc (Hons) Computer Games Programming and Design is a creative Computer Games course with an emphasis on technical expertise (programming) as well as the game design skills required by programmers to write their own video games.


WHO IS THE COURSE FOR?

This course has three main pillars:- Programming Skills- Game Design Skills- Studio SkillsFor the first one, you will be writing code for video game prototypes, demos and digital products using established game engines as well as graphics libraries.For the second one, you will also study design skills such as level design, narrative or user experience.For the third one, you will experience collaborative learning through our in-house simulated studio environments that replicate the games industry.While the Studio Skills learning pillar is critical for either discipline (Programming or Games Design), you are also able through multiple optional modules across the course to tailor your learning experience towards being more "Programming" or "Game Design" focused, giving more depth and customization of the course experience.On top of that, further customization may be offered in the ways certain modules are assessed. While they may appear as a "Core" module, some may offer multiple "assessment streams" within the same assessment briefs, allowing you to hit the learning outcomes in multiple ways, depending on your own preferences.


WHAT DOES THIS COURSE LEAD TO?

Graduates will be able to seek employment in Computer Games through various pathways, always depending on their tailored course experience, picked modules and assessment preferences.For those with more "Programming" focused experience, these are the possible jobs:- Gameplay Programmers- AI Programmers- User Interface Programmers- Physics Programmers- Graphics Programmers- Animation Programmers- Network Programmers- Engine/Tools Programmers- Unity / Unreal Engine DevelopersSome of the programming skills are also transferrable in careers beyond Games Programming:- Software Engineers- Information Systems Professionals- Web Developers- Computer Scientists- Mobile Developers- XR/AR/VR DevelopersWhile for those with more "Game Design" experience, here are the possible jobs:- Level Designers- User Experience Designers- Games User Researchers (GUR Experts)- UI Designers- Narrative Designers- Game Writers- Gameplay DesignersRegardless of the course experience, students who favor either discipline will enjoy potential future careers:- Indie Game Developers- Producers- Technical Trainers- Teaching Professionals / Academics- Researchers

Tuition fees

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£ 16,125per year

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University information

Southampton, Solent University

Southampton, Solent University

  • University League Table

    102nd

  • Campus address

    Southampton Solent University, East Park Terrace, Southampton, Southampton, SO14 0YN, England

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Computer Science

    101st out of 117 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 227
    125 55%

    74th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    73.0 73%

    90th

    21

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.05 76%

    44th

    13

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