Computer Science for Mobile Game Development [with Foundation Year]
Anglia Ruskin University
UCAS Code: I112 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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About this course
Explore the science behind mobile game design; from planning and coding, to QA and implementation with our Computer Science for Mobile Game Development degree at ARU Peterborough.
Whether you have previous experience or not, our BSc (Hons) Computer Science for Mobile Game Development degree equips you with a range of industry-relevant skills, from environment design workflows, to utilising code in programming mobile games.
From the very beginning of your studies, you’ll start to create and develop your own mobile games. Everything you design will build a valuable portfolio to help you launch your career in the gaming industry when you graduate from ARU Peterborough.
Peterborough is a great place to be for studying Computer Science for Mobile Game Development, with the East of England being home to 135 active games companies.
During your studies, you’ll get the chance to improve your prospects with live briefs and guest speakers from the industry, including tech-giants like Sony, Jagex and Frontier.
You’ll have access to the latest software and hardware to support your learning, including Unreal Engine 4/5, Unity3D and more.
The skills and knowledge you learn on our Computer Science for Mobile Game Development course will not only help you forge a career in the mobile gaming industry but also equip you with core programming skills transferable to the wider IT industry or even a career in teaching.
We're also partners with the Global Science & Technology Forum, giving you access to cutting-edge research materials.
Reach the world with your creations – the possibilities are limitless!
Computer Science at ARU Peterborough
This is just one of the Computer Science for Mobile Game Development degrees that we offer in Peterborough. You can also choose to study our foundation degree in Computer Science for Mobile Game Development.
Modules
Year 1
Literacies in Higher Education
Problem Solving for Technology
Extended Project
Into ARU
Year 2
Game Studies
Game Engines Workflows
Introduction to Programming for Games
Year 3
Game Development
Advanced Programming for Games
Ruskin Module (15 credits)
Experimental Study for Games
Year 4
Final Major Project for Games
Specialised Practice for Games
Assessment methods
Throughout the course, we’ll use a range of assessment methods to help measure your progress. You’ll demonstrate your learning through the mobile games and assets you produce, but there will also be a mix of exams, personal learning plans and group projects.
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The Uni
ARU Peterborough
Faculty of Creative and Digital Arts and Sciences (ARUP)
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This is a relatively new subject area for this kind of data, so we don’t currently have very much information to display or analyse yet. Gaming is a growing industry, and if it continues to grow we should see the rather high unemployment rate coming down over the next few years. Much the most common jobs for graduates who do get work after six months are in programming roles - but as things stand, be aware that jobs in the field are very competitive and personal contacts - either through family, friends or via specialist employment agencies - are a crucial way into the industry so be prepared to talk as well as code!
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Computer games and animation
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