Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Games Programming

This games programming degree will help students become a master programmer and stay at the very forefront of the games evolution. They will develop unrivalled skills within programming and scripting, content generation, artificial intelligence and networking and multiplayer.

With no prior knowledge in coding or programming needed, this computer games programming degree in London will provide students with the tools and confidence to thrive in the competitive world of gaming. Working side by side with games artists and designers, students will develop an extensive knowledge of games engines and programming architecture.

This course equips students with everything they need to excel in a coding career in the games industries. Students will develop industry-level skillsets in programming and the ability to solve creative problems, whilst building the confidence to work both independently and as part of a team. 

The BSc (Hons) Games Programming course curriculum will introduce students to programming languages (C++ and C#), games engines (Unreal and Unity), and the development of specialist skills within programming, scripting, procedural content generation, and artificial intelligence (AI).

Collaborative practice, game jams and working with industry will be fundamental aspects of the academic journey. Students will master game technologies and hone their ability to utilise industry-specific tools to develop games for mobile, indie and AAA console games.

Sitting alongside the BA (Hons) Games Development course, this three-year computer games programming course reflects forward thinking industry practice in its approach to games programming and how it meshes with the other games development disciplines.