Games Design (Hons) University of Greater Manchester

Overview

Games Design (Hons) offered by the University of Greater Manchester provides a broad study of games, with an emphasis on the technical, design and innovation aspects, rather than programming. Key topics include content production, games and level design as well as platforms and technologies. The dedicated games team will work to help you develop skills in games analysis, usability and playability testing and understand the concepts underpinning games production and the business of computer games (for instance sales and marketing).

Team-based projects involving regular critique sessions with your peers and members of our games team are designed to help you develop the high level of team working and communication skills that are vital in the games industry. The intensely practical, hands-on approach aims to encourage and support you to develop a high-quality portfolio of work ready to demonstrate your skills and creative flair to potential employers.

Students at Games Design (Hons) offered by the University of Greater Manchester will:

• enjoy careers in the games industry.

• go on studio visits and field trips, undertake work experience with relevant studios, and network with professionals.

• benefit from a vast range of industry experience, a wide network of contacts in the games industry, and knowledge of the latest games research and developments.