BSc Computer Games Design & Development

Institution

Cardiff Metropolitan University

Level

undergraduate

Subject

Computer Games Design & Development

Duration

3 years full time. 4 years full time if undertaking foundation year. 4 years full time if undertaking year-long industry placement. 5 years full time if undertaking foundation year and year-long industry placement.

UCAS code

433Y

Typical offer

A-level CCC

Entry requirements

UCAS tariff: 112-120 A level: Minimum three A levels to include Grades CCC. No specific subjects required. Welsh Advanced Skills Baccalaureate considered as a third subject. BTEC/Cambridge Technical: DMM IB: 2 x H5. No specific subjects required.

About this course

BSc (Hons) in Animation, interactive, film and sound. Core topics include Programming. The course is professionally accredited and uses industry-standard tools including console development kits and VR equipment. Modules cover game engine development, real-time computer graphics, mobile and multiplatform game development, and network multiplayer games.

Modules

• Architectures and Operating Systems
• Principles of Programming
• Introduction to Games Industry Practice
• Game Systems Fundamentals
• Applied Maths for Game Development
• Explore
• Game Engine Development
• Designing and Implementing Game Mechanics
• Real-Time Computer Graphics
• Level Design and Game Asset Creation
• Expand
• Networks and Security
• Game Tool Development
• Navigating Virtual Worlds
• Advanced Mechanics
• Generating Virtual Worlds
• Development Project
• Multiplatform Game Development
• Mobile Game Development
• Industrial Work Experience
• Network Multiplayer Games
• Advanced Rendering