BSc Computer Games

The BSc (Hons) Computer Games course at the University of Essex gives learners an in-depth understanding of the technical and theoretical concepts of computer games and equips them with the skills necessary to create their own games. This dynamic program enables students to integrate all the major game development aspects including game design, programming, and, most importantly, game creation. Course Content: The three-year full-time course structure balances content between game design and software skills, enabling learners to design and build their own games. The program covers various modules including Computer Graphics, Game Development Studio, and Software Development. A unique Gaming Hack week is also a part of course content where students work in teams to create a game in just one week.Key Modules: Some of the key modules of the course are: Procedural Programming, Mathematics for Computer Scientists, Introduction to Computer Systems, Networks and Web Development, Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming, Computer Logic and Architecture, Professional Development in IT, Games and Entertainment Systems, and Individual Games Project among many others.Accreditations: The course is endorsed by ScreenSkills, the industry-led skills body for the UK's screen-based creative industries, making the graduates eligible for the ScreenSkills Select endorsement, which highlights the degrees that best prepare students for a career in the screen industries.Future Careers: The course prepares students for a range of career options in the gaming industry such as Games Developer, Games Designer, Graphic Designer, or Computer Systems and Networking Analyst. Graduates could also pursue advanced studies in game design or a related field.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.