Game Development (Top Up)

University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

Level up your development prowess with this BSc (Hons) top-up degree in games development. It prepares you for employment in the games industry, producer job roles and surrounding industries with a programming-based environment. You will focus on a variety of fields within game development, learning advanced techniques and skills using industry-standard software, techniques, and workflows. It also allows you to use core language principles, such as C++ and UE5 Blueprints, to enrich and add depth to games within a game engine context. This course is built to meet real industry demands while empowering you with the versatile skills needed to thrive in independent game development. Whether you’re aiming to join an established game studio or launch your own indie venture, you'll be equipped to hit the ground running. We place a strong focus on entrepreneurial development, giving you the tools to create your own path rather than rely solely on traditional career routes. The potential of going independent is clearer than ever - with over 44,000 developers having released or announced games on Steam as of 2025. Thanks to Steam’s accessible and affordable publishing model, it’s never been more possible to turn your creative vision into a real product.