Games development is a large and thriving industry in the UK. The games industry is constantly evolving and, as technology advances, the technical requirements needed are ever increasing. This course is designed, therefore, to prepare you for a career in this faced-paced world. The top five job titles advertised in the UK for graduate roles associated with Computer Science with Games Programming courses are Game Designers, Games Programmers, Video Game Tester, Software Engineer and Gameplay Engineer.*

 

Supporting you to create novel solutions to tackle the issues that face the industry, our course covers general computing and software engineering knowledge and techniques that apply across the computing industry.

 

*Lightcast data – job postings from May 2022 to May 2023 showing jobs advertised associated with a selection of relevant graduate roles.

 

Why study Computer Science with Games Programming BSc(Hons) at Huddersfield?

You'll study programming languages, including Java, and we'll support you in progressing to C++, the industry standard. You'll also explore the technical aspects of games development in dedicated games modules, covering everything from game engine architecture to computer graphics and Artificial Intelligence (AI).

 

Focusing on game-specific technologies, such as shaders, computer vision and virtual reality (VR), you can work in multidisciplinary teams on group projects to both challenge you and enhance your teamwork skills. You'll have access to industry- standard hardware and software, in dedicated labs with high performance graphics cards.

 

In your third year, you can choose to take a year-long placement in the industry to further your knowledge and skills. Studying Computer Science with Games Programming BSc(Hons) could boost your career opportunities and open doors to careers with substantial earning potential, enabling you to shape the life you want in the future.