BSc (Hons) Computer Games Technology

As a student on our TIGA-accredited BSc (Hons) Computer Games Technology degree, you'll develop the skills to turn ideas and concepts into reality using industry-standard design and development techniques.

Graduates from this course are working on big titles at Rockstar and Electronic Arts, classics at Rare, and developing homegrown Indie Games.

This is your opportunity to join them.

Course highlights

• Learn from computer games development experts with extensive knowledge, experience and industry connections
• Stand out from other graduates by studying specialist modules such as psychological theory for game designers and artificial intelligence (AI) in Gaming
• Enhance your CV as you apply your skills to real client briefs – past projects have included training simulations for the Royal Navy and virtual reality experiences
• Use the same software as the professionals in some of the most advanced gaming development facilities at any university in the country
• Showcase your skills to employers and network with professionals in the computer games industry by taking part in our annual GameJam event
• Have the chance to set up a company and sell your own games

TIGA accreditation

This course is accredited by TIGA (The Independent Game Developers' Association). This means it has been examined by a panel of industry and academic experts to make sure you develop relevant and up-to-date skills needed by the games and related industries.

We’re proud to be a breath of fresh air in the academic world – a place where everyone gets the support they need to achieve their best. We’re always discovering. We don’t fit the mould, we break it. Just as the world keeps moving, so do we.

We’re closely involved with our local community, and we take our ideas into the global marketplace. We partner with businesses, industry, and government to set the course for a better future. And we educate and transform the lives of our students to help them achieve their potential. We stand out, not just in the UK but in the world. We excel in research areas from cosmology and astrophysics to cybersecurity, forensics, and sport science. Since the first day we opened our doors, we've looked towards the future. And we're here to help you shape it.