Computer Games Design (Hons) University of Gloucestershire

Overview

Throughout the Computer Games Design (Hons) programme from University of Gloucestershire you’ll master industry-standard tools and workflows – from rapid prototyping and agile scrum to iterative playtesting – all while building real games in collaborative teams.

Work side by side with programmers and artists to bring everything from mobile indie titles to large-scale productions to life.

Create the future of gaming in cutting-edge spaces. The high-spec computing suites feature professional-grade equipment, including Sony and Nintendo development kits, VR headsets, PlayStation VR, HoloLens, photogrammetry kits, motion capture technology, and more.

Using powerful software like Unreal Engine, Unity, and Adobe Creative Cloud, you’ll be equipped to push the boundaries of what games can be.

Career opportunities:

Graduates of this course have gone on to become game artists, designers, VFX specialists, UI designers, and technical artists.

In your second year, you’ll take the Professional Awareness module, designed to strengthen your CV, portfolio, and interview skills, while providing you with experience as a contractor.

You may also have the opportunity to take a placement year, either working in industry or with this internal Games Research Team. The final year offers additional opportunities to further refine your skills and portfolio through dedicated modules.

Previous Games Design students have secured placements with leading industry names such as Unity, Dyson, Meta, Rebellion, Sumo Digital, Flix Interactive, and many more.

We’re very proud of the alumni, keeping in contact with them and inviting them back to guest lecture you! You might meet:

• Millie Fisher, Junior 3D Artist at Dyson
• Dan Cliff, Associate Technical Artist at Sumo Digital
• Kai Ismay, Technical Designer @ Flix Interactive