Games Development courses
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Why study Games Development?
Video games have played a big part in many of our lives, from exploring fantasy worlds to overcoming digital challenges, you may have been immersed in the gaming world for many years.
The gaming sector is truly global and offers some dynamic and exciting job opportunities. The technology used in industry is constantly advancing and professionals with the right skills are in high demand.
Perhaps you want to develop your programming skills, or you’re looking to use your design talents to create graphics for games and on the web.
With such a fast-moving industry, anything is possible. Our courses combine the latest knowledge and thinking with real-world practicality to help you prepare for a rewarding career in this exciting industry.
What can you do with a degree in Games Development?
A degree in game development can lead to a variety of career opportunities in the gaming industry and beyond, you may consider employment in a wide range of sectors, including games design, games visualisation and narrative design.
Skills from a game development degree can also be applied in fields like interactive media, simulation and even marketing, where gamification techniques are increasingly used. The creative and technical skills you can gain whilst studying a Games Development degree can also lead to roles in project management or entrepreneurship within the gaming industry.
Specifically within the games industry roles include:
- Game Designers, they conceptualise and create game mechanics, storylines, characters, and levels.
- Game Programmer writes the code that powers games, working on gameplay mechanics, graphics, and performance optimisation.
- 3D Modeler/Animator's create and animate 3D models for characters, environments, and props
- Game Artists design visual elements, including textures, environments, and UI/UX design.
- Level Designer's focus on creating engaging and balanced levels or environments within games. Quality Assurance is also a route to consider, testing games for bugs and gameplay issues and providing feedback to improve user experience.
- Game Producer manages game development projects, coordinating teams, timelines, and resources.
- Virtual Reality (VR) developers specialise in creating immersive experiences for VR platforms.
