Our TIGA-accredited BSc (Hons) Games Development course has an industry reputation for its technical game development content, providing knowledge and experience to support graduates being hired into ever-increasing and sought-after programming roles within the industry.

You will explore the mechanics of playful interaction and develop skills in prototyping and user testing across different technologies and platforms, including console, web, mobile, PC and cutting-edge technologies like augmented and virtual reality.

How you think, make decisions, and develop ideas will evolve as you learn to code games that give users an exceptional experience by applying computer science principles and staying attuned to emerging technologies. You’ll create different types of games for different audiences based on evidence gathered through research, observation and practical experimentation.

Beyond technical proficiency, the BSc Games Development course places a strong emphasis on fostering creativity and innovation. You will acquire and develop the creative tools necessary to develop unique and innovative games, with a parallel focus on understanding how to make these creations commercially successful. You’ll get a thorough grounding in the business aspect of games development, learning how to distribute and licence games products as an independent producer.