Course summary

Become a master programmer and stay at the very forefront of the games evolution. Working side by side with games artists and designers, you will develop a deep technical understanding of games engines and programming architecture. Develop unrivalled skills within programming and scripting, content generation, AI and virtual and augmented reality. With no prior knowledge in coding or programming needed, the course will provide you with the tools and confidence to thrive in the competitive world of gaming. The BSc (Hons) Games Programming course sits alongside the BA (Hons) Games Development course and prepares students for coding careers in the games industries. Working alongside games artists and designers, students will develop the deep technical understanding of games engines and programming architecture they need to make games in today’s growing industry. Applicants will not require any prior knowledge of coding or programming, the course will introduce the basics elements required, and support expanding knowledge and skill sets throughout the progression of the degree, developing their practice in a supportive and critical environment. The course curriculum will introduce students to programming languages (C++ and C#), games engines (Unreal and Unity), and the development of specialist skills within programming & scripting, procedural content generation, AI, Virtual and Augmented Reality. Key study topics:

• Collaborative practice, game jams and working with industry will be fundamental aspects of the student experience. Students will become familiar with the use of game technologies and the ability to utilise industry-specific tools to develop games for mobile, indie and AAA console games.

• Skills acquired as part of the course offer potential for application within other aligned areas of computing such as mainstream programming, web/app development.

• The programming course will enable students to develop industry-level skill-sets and the ability to think creatively about programming, working independently and as a part of a team. The course reflects forward thinking industry practice in its approach to games programming and how it meshes with the other games development disciplines.