Computing (Games Development) The University of Wales Trinity Saint David

Overview

Course overview

The emphasis of this Computing (Games Development) program at The University of Wales Trinity Saint David is software development, computer graphics and computer games. 

You will build a solid foundation of skills and knowledge on this programme. You will be equipped with knowledge of the current state of the industry and there is also an emphasis on skills for lifelong learning, so you will be able to update your skills throughout your career.

This programme allows students to develop a broad range of skills in the Computer Games area and will also allow students to pursue more specialist interests. As a graduate of this course, your employment in this field is likely to start as a member of a team, conceiving, designing, developing and implementing complex software for games or related software development industries.

The course focuses on designing, implementing, testing and maintenance of high quality computer games. The student will focus on acquiring and using the expertise required by a professional programmer to create solutions to large and complex problems. The expertise and skills you develop from engineering computer games as part of a team is highly regarded by employers.

Career opportunities

Recent statistics show that the vast majority are following their chosen career paths within six months of graduating. Graduates would seek positions as 

• Junior Programmer
• Lead Programmer
• Engine/Tools Programmer
• Graphics/Special Effects/Rendering Programmer
• Audio Programmer/Engineer
• Artificial Intelligence Programmer
• Networking/Multiplayer
• Networking Programmer
• Mobile Games Programmer
• Physics Programmer
• Software Engineer
• Software Developer, etc.