Computer Games Programming BSc (Hons)
De Montfort University
Key Information
Campus location
Leicester, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
36 months
Pace
Full time
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Introduction
Computer Games Programming BSc (Hons)
A constantly evolving sector, the multibillion-pound computer games industry is now worth more than double its value in 2007. This offers graduates extensive career opportunities in a rapidly expanding field.
This course provides an opportunity to develop your interest in computer games into a set of skills which will help you start a career in this exciting industry.
You will study the latest techniques and resources for developing standalone, web-based and mobile games, featuring exciting graphics and animation, becoming familiar with the basic architecture and design elements of computer games and programming languages relevant to games development.
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Curriculum
First year
- Introduction to C++ Programming
- Introduction to Object Oriented Programming in C++
- Computer Ethics
- Computer Law and Cyber Security
- Computer Systems
- Computer Networks
- Game Architecture and Design
- Game Prototype Development
Second Year
- Applied Mechanics
- Artificial Intelligence for Simulation
- Object-Oriented Programming in C++
- Advanced Object-Oriented Programming in C++
- 3D Modelling
- Introduction to Shaders
- Development Strategies for Mobile Games
- Mobile Games Development
Third Year
Core modules:
- Game Engine Architecture
- Game Engine Development Project
- Optional modules:
- Fuzzy logic and Knowledge Based Systems
- Mobile Robotics
- Telematics Multi-service Networks 1
- Multi-service Networks 2
- Shader Programming
- Advanced Shader Programming
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Career Opportunities
The computer games and leisure software industry has grown dramatically in recent years and now matches the film industry in terms of financial output. Many of the world’s most famous and respected names in games development are based in the UK, including Rockstar North, Rare, and Codemasters, which is creating more possibilities for careers in this fast-moving and creatively stimulating industry.
Game Development graduates have the skills needed to work in careers as games programmers, artificial intelligence programmers, graphics programmers, 3D modellers and web systems developers. The course also helps you to develop core computing skills, so you can pursue more traditional computing careers outside of the games industry.
Graduates from this course have gone on to work as programmers both within and outside of the games industry and also as mobile or web developers.
Program delivery
A variety of learning and teaching methods are used, including lectures, tutorials, computer laboratory sessions and independent study.