BSc (Hons.) Games Technology

The Games Technology course at the University of the West of England, Bristol, brings together the technical, creative and industry-led skills you'll need to create and develop engaging games. Over the years, you'll learn the theoretical and practical aspects you'll need to make computer games. Course Content: The course begins with a grounding in computer programming before moving on to the technical aspects of making computer games. This includes studying the fundamentals of computing, programming, mathematical principles and game design and development in the first year, while the second and third year offers more specific studies in advanced game development, graphics programming and artificial intelligence (AI) for games.Key Modules: Some of the core modules throughout the course include Game Development, Physics for Games, Graphics Programming, Advanced Game Development, Artificial Intelligence for Games, and the final year project. There are also a number of optional modules, including Tabletop Game Design and Development, Web Development, Occulus Rift and Interaction Technologies, and Mobile Application Development.Accreditations: The course is accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS), the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.Future Careers: The skills learnt in this course can lead to a variety of different roles in the gaming industry, including Game Developer, Software Engineer, and AI Programmer. Skills are also transferable to a range of industries beyond gaming, such as finance, marketing, and education.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.