This degree emphasises the programming techniques that form a fundamental part of modern games technology. You will acquire the advanced skills and knowledge needed for game programming roles in the games industry. These include designing and implementing computer systems involving graphics and games technology.

At the heart of this course is a focus on the knowledge and techniques for video game programming. You will also acquire a strong skill set in computer applications, information systems, databases and systems infrastructure, which will ensure your employability across a range of industry roles.

Why choose this course?

• You will have an opportunity for a year-long paid work placement with prestigious companies such as GE Consumer Finance and IBM.
• You will have access to contact and share ideas with other computer games students throughout the country through our own Computer Society.
• This course shares a common first year with BSc (Hons) Computer Science and BSc (Hons) Software Engineering, allowing you the flexibility to review your pathway once you've started studying.
• The course at NTU is a tailored version of our Computer science BSc, leaving a wide variety of career pathways open to you at graduation.
• You will have access to superior facilities, equipment and software Including our Vicon Motion Capture Suite along with our green screen and VR equipped  Human Interaction Technology Lab.
• We have modules built upon Unreal Engine 4 and Unity game engine technology, allowing you to program games for a variety of platforms and we are already planning for the integration of Unreal Engine 5 in 2021
• You will develop applications for Virtual Reality, with access to cutting edge technology including the Vive Pro Eye, Reverb G2 and a substantial number of Oculus Quest and Quest 2 Headsets available to be loaned for home use.
• We have a particular focus upon the Industrial and medical applications of game technologies, our student work can be ground-breaking and innovative, and consistently attracts industry attention.

This course provides a thorough education in computing for industry meaning you graduate with advanced skills in the development of software and are able to design and manage complex information systems.

Recent graduates have gone onto work in the following roles and companies:

• University of Hertfordshire – research assistant: rehabilitation robotics
• Orange – systems engineer
• Outso Ltd – computer programmer
• Pellacraft – web developer
• CSE Servelec – graduate engineer
• Logica – computer technician
• Jigsaw Systems – Apple systems engineer.

Accreditation

This course is accredited by the BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT to Chartered Engineer (CEng) and IT Professional (CITP) status.