COMPUTER GAMES DEVELOPMENT at University of West of Scotland

BUILD AN EXCITING CAREER AS A GAMES DEVELOPER

The BSc Computer Games Development combines practical development skills with games design. 

Develop your skills in game programming and game engine scripting for multiple platforms,supported by dedicated games studios and interaction with animation artists.

This is a practical, career-focused degree that encourages you to publish games and demonstrate your work to employers at our end-of-year Digital Futures event.

Major games studios only employ the most talented and business-aware graduates, which is why we emphasise the need to work on real-world tasks and to create a strong e-portfolio and show-reel.

Our multi-skilled graduates work in various industries including games, animation and social networking.

USE OF INDUSTRY STANDARD GAME ENGINES

The BSc is very diverse and caters for students that are keen to pursue their development and programming skills as well as the core aspects of games design, such as Level Design. Throughout the programme, you will become familiar with game engines such as GameMaker, Unity and Unreal Engine. You can also specialise in the area of mobile games development through the use of Phaser.

A key aspect of the programme is its synergy with animation and you will be involved in the creation and development of 2D or 3D modelling as you work on your projects. For example, you will able to develop your proficiency in using Maya or Blender.

COMPUTER GAMES DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS

The BSc Computer Games Development is predominately project-based with an emphasis on team work, problem-solving, project management, version control, collation and dissemination of project tasks. Though some assignments are individual, project work is designed to prepare you for the world of work, particularly in a games studio environment.

The Year 4 Honours project is an individual piece of work that is practical in focus allowing you to specialise in a particular games related area that interests you.

PLACEMENT OPPORTUNITIES

You may undertake a 36-week professional work placement between years 2 & 3, or years 3 & 4.

COURSE DETAILS

The BSc Computer Games Development course equips you with industry-relevant skills to build a career as a games developer, while combining creative games design with practical development skills.

CAREER PROSPECTS

UWS Computer Games Development Graduates enjoy careers in Creative industry companies that might be either games, animation or web and mobile related. Companies where Computer Games Development graduates have found employment include Rockstar Games, PlayStation, Solus, Spartan Solutions Ltd, Voice Technologies and Eureka Solutions.  Games Development graduates have also established their own independent games studios working on a freelance basis.