Undergraduate  

BSc (Hons)

Computer Games Programming example

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Why study Computer Games Programming example at Derby?

  • Spend the first year learning the fundamentals of computer science and finding out what your passions are and where your talents lie
  • Learn in our state-of-the-art-facilities including our XR (cross-reality) lab
  • Gain both the theoretical knowledge and the practical skills you need to develop first-rate games
  • Choose to take an optional industrial placement year which will add substance to your CV and broaden your professional networks
  • Benefit from the flexibility of transferring to another course in our Computing portfolio after your first year
  • You won’t have any written exams as all assessment is through coursework
Top10in the UK for student satisfaction with teachingThe Guardian University Guide 2023 - Animation and Game Design subject area
Top20in Animation and Game DesignThe Guardian University Guide 2023 - Animation and Game Design subject area
Top10in the UK for student satisfaction with the courseThe Guardian University Guide 2023 - Animation and Game Design subject area

An impressive portfolio of skills

On this dynamic course you’ll be equipped with both the theoretical grounding and the practical skills you need to develop compelling computer games. You’ll gain an in-depth understanding of computer science, the theoretical field that underpins all software development. This knowledge prepares you for long-term employability and success as a computer programmer of any kind but applies in particular to the breadth and complexity of computer games development. 

You will study computer science with a strong emphasis on the practical programming skills needed for games development.  

In your final year, you'll get to work with students on the BA (Hons) Computer Games Modelling and Animation degree to create a game. The games are then exhibited as part of our Games Expo where there public will get to try out your creation. You’ll also meet and hear from industry professionals. Previous attendees have included Sumo Digital, Mediatonic and Bloc Digital. 

Pursue your personal interests

Through the Independent Studies module, we give you the chance to tailor your studies to match your professional interests and career ambitions. You will develop a large-scale project or conduct a research study into an area of your choice. Previous topics explored by our students include point based rendering, procedural generation of realistic game levels and multi-level AI for elastic difficulty scaling. 

Benefit from flexibility

You’ll gain fundamental knowledge in your first year studying modules alongside students on our other Computing and Mathematics degrees. At the end of your first year, you’ll then have the option to transfer to one of the following courses: 

You’ll go on to study more specialist modules in your second year with further options to tailor your studies to an area of your interest in your final year. 

Facilities

You’ll get to use cutting-edge software development tools in our industry-standard laboratories. Facilities include:

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If you are thinking about transferring onto this course (into the second year for example), you should contact the programme leader for the relevant course information as modules may vary from those shown on this page.