BSc (Hons) Games Programming

The BSc (Hons) Games Programming course offered by the University of Northampton is a thorough program designed to provide students with the technical skills and knowledge required to succeed in the competitive world of video games programming. This course focuses on the development of practical skills such as programming, graphics, artificial intelligence and sound required to build video games across various platforms.Course Content: The course content covers a comprehensive range of topics from programming languages, artificial intelligence, systems analysis, 3D graphics and simulation, game design, mobile and web platforms, computer systems, databases, project management to augmented and virtual reality experiences. Key Modules: Some of the key modules that students engage in during this course include Programming Concepts, System Analysis and Design, Database Systems, 3D Graphics and Simulation, Operating Systems and Networks, Data Structures and Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Advanced Graphics and Animation, and Developing for Mobile Platforms.Accreditations: The Games Programming BSc (Hons) course is accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS), the Chartered Institute for IT, which ensures that the teaching is up to the standards of the industry and that students will be provided with a degree recognised by the industry.Future Careers: The nature of the skills developed during this course can lead to diverse career paths such as Game Programmer, Tools Programmer, Artificial Intelligence Programmer, Games Analyst and Games Designer. This industry-focused course can also pave the way for careers in research and development roles within the computing and digital technology industries.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.