Video Game Development - BSc (Hons)

Bachelor's degree

In Birmingham

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Birmingham

  • Duration

    2 Years

Do you want to turn your passion for video games into a rewarding career? Apply for one of the only video games degree courses of its kind in Europe, designed to produce ‘work ready’ graduates for the industry. With access to PlayStation 4 developer kits and real games briefs, this two-year fast track degree can prepare you to work for companies such as Sega and Sony.

Interactive entertainment and video games development are key sectors for contemporary culture, economic growth and employment, whether that be locally, nationally or globally.

Our BSc (Hons) Video Game Development course responds to this growing and innovative sector by developing skilled, team-orientated, reflexive graduate professionals ready to succeed in the sector. On the course you will learn the most important programming languages for game development, as well as industry-standard game development tools such as Unity and Unreal.

This accelerated two-year course gives you a guaranteed video game development placement in our in-house studio, taking place over the summer term of the course. The work-place simulation approach of our department (School of Games, Film and Animation) has been championed by the influential 2009 Livingstone, Hope Next Gen Report which cited us as a national best practice example for developing new talent.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Birmingham (West Midlands)
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City North Campus, B42 2SU

Start date

On request

About this course

OpportUNIty: Student Jobs on Campus ensures that our students are given a first opportunity to fill many part-time temporary positions within the University. This allows you to work while you study with us, fitting the job around your course commitments. By taking part in the scheme, you will gain valuable experiences and employability skills, enhancing your prospects in the job market.

GCSE English Language at grade C/4 or above
GCSE Maths at grade C/4 or above
Must have been achieved at the point of enrolment

LEVEL 3 (and above) QUALIFICATIONS
BBB / 120 UCAS points
Excluding subjects General Studies & Critical Thinking
A maximum of 4 subjects are considered. These can be other A/S Levels (as long in a different subject) A-Levels or Level 3 equivalents.

Why Choose Us?
Students are satisfied with this course! We scored 93 per cent for overall satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2019.
This fast-track programme provides a rare opportunity to secure a BA (Hons) degree in only two years.
Guaranteed summer placement in an in-house development studio (Year One)
Teaching is delivered by industry practitioners with over 20 years of industry experience, creating products such as ‘Star Wars Battlefront’, F1, Sonic Dash, and ‘Goldeneye 007: Reloaded’.
During the two-year course, you’ll work on a number of live projects with industry partners. Previous partners and mentors have included, Red Bee Media, FreeStyleGames, Sonic Interactive Entertainment Europe, Microsoft Rare, and Codemasters.
On the course you’ll learn a range of new skills and programming disciplines relevant and appropriate for careers in the field of video game development such as gameplay, tools, VFX, AI and UI programming.
The course can lead onto a leading Master Programme, Gamer Camp

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This centre's achievements

2020

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The average rating is higher than 3.7

More than 50 reviews in the last 12 months

This centre has featured on Emagister for 14 years

Subjects

  • Object oriented training
  • Object-oriented training
  • Teaching
  • Project
  • Programming
  • Production
  • Computer Science
  • Interactive Entertainment
  • 3D Graphics Primer
  • Physics Engines

Course programme

Year one

During the first year, modules may include practical sessions, lectures and group debates, featuring input from both University staff and guest lecturers from industry, providing you with a wide range of practical knowledge and insight.
In order to complete this course you must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 160 credits):
  • Computer Science and Web Technologies Primer
  • Object-Oriented Programming
  • 3D Graphics Primer
  • Theory and Practice using Physics Engines
  • Collaborative Project
In order to complete this course you must successfully complete at least 20 credits from the following list of OPTIONAL modules.

Year two
  • Interactive Entertainment, Development and Implementation
  • Narrative Entertainment Script and Production
In order to complete this course you must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 180 credits):
  • High Performance Programming Languages
  • Application of High Performance Libraries
  • Development using High Performance Engines
  • Professional Practice
  • Major Project

Additional information

UCAS Code: I573
UK students
Fees - £11,100 per year

International students
Award: BSc (Hons) Starting: Sep 2021
Mode - Full Time
Duration - 2 years
Fees - £14,500 per year

Video Game Development - BSc (Hons)

Price on request