Game Technologies South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences

Overview

Master cutting-edge skills, build real-world projects, and become a sought-after innovator in a rapidly evolving field with the Game Technologies programme from South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences .

Game engines, the core software used to create and develop video games, are now being employed beyond their traditional domain. In the realm of film and television production, game engines are being utilized to create more immersive and visually captivating content. 

They enable real-time rendering of high-quality 3D graphics, which significantly enhances the visual effects and animations in these productions. In the field of simulations, whether for training purposes in industries such as aviation and healthcare, or for research in scientific disciplines, game engines offer realistic, interactive, and dynamic environments that can mimic real-world or hypothetical scenarios with impressive accuracy. 

Career opportunities

You can work in companies and publish commercial gaming products or utility applications during your studies. Xamk’s Gamelab learning environment allows you to integrate work into your studies. This means that you can work in the gaming industry and earn credits for agreed-upon tasks with the company.  

If you see yourself as a new entrepreneur in the gaming industry, you can promote entrepreneurship through your studies. This allows you to develop and publish your own gaming products from the get-go.  

Your career opportunities can be:

• Game Developer 

• Technical Artist 

• Front-End Developer 

• UI/UX Developer 

• Quality Assurance 

• Developer 

• Programmer 

• Software Developer 

• Game Audio or Sound Engineer 

• Game Producer 

• IT Consultant 

• Entrepreneur in Game Industry 

• Start-up Entrepreneur 

• Freelancer