University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
UCAS Code: I622 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
Access to HE Diploma
Overall pass with 60 credits, with 24 credits to be at a Merit
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
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About this course
Do you have a strong passion for games mechanics and enhancing player experience? Are you driven, creative, and ready to immerse yourself in the world of game development and programming?
Our BSc (Hons) Games Development (Game Programming) degree offers a supportive and personalised learning environment, different from any traditional university programmes.
You’ll build foundational knowledge, practical expertise and transferable skills essential for success in the highly complex and diverse gaming industry. Aligning with industry standards by taking a more practical hands-on approach, this degree will have you working on live briefs and solving real-world industry challenges. Its flexible approach supports various learning styles to cater to individual’s needs and strengths.
You’ll become proficient in the tools, software, and practices commonly used in the gaming industry. This will allow you to build a portfolio that showcases the skills and knowledge highly sought after by employers.
During the course you will develop foundational knowledge and skills before progressing to advanced industry-relevant challenges. You will be encouraged to work autonomously to suit your career aspirations, with structured guidance from lecturers and an emphasis on holistic support to ensure you thrive both academically and personally throughout your studies.
Your desired career path can be explored through a series of module selections tailored to suit your games programming ambitions.
This course regularly welcomes and hosts guest lectures with industry professionals to provide you an insight into current trends, best practices, and career opportunities. You will be able to attend in-person events which will provide you the opportunity to meet game developers, studios, and industry experts, connecting you with potential future career connections.
Modules
Modules may include:
Year 1:
- Introduction to 3D
- Game Design
- Game Engine 1
- Game Studio
Assessment methods
Modules will be formally assessed and graded through a range of methods, including:
- Lectures
- Interactive Student led shared learning seminars
- Case Studies
- Skills Workshops
- Guided Asset Creation
- Teamworking
- Guest speakers
- E-Learning
- Game Jams
- Debugging Challenges
- Playtest & Feedback Sessions.
This range of activities provides the opportunity for everyone to demonstrate the knowledge and skills that they have acquired throughout the course of their studies.
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