Game Development (Hons) University of Sunderland

Overview

This Game Development (Hons) course at University of Sunderland equips you with game development skills, backed by industry-standard practices. You'll work in our Game Development Lab using game engines, console gamepads, flight/vehicle controls, and VR devices.

You'll develop games for platforms such as PC, mobile, and VR while working with other students as part of a games studio environment. You'll become adept in game programming and use industry-relevant languages and mathematical concepts through popular game engines.

In your final year, you'll undertake a major individual project with research-active staff. This adds to your hands-on experience and, in some cases, could lead to a job offer.

Learning outcomes

The course has a strong emphasis on real-world learning to boost employability. You'll gain software-related transferable skills that will make you attractive to future employers.

Accreditation

• Accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the further learning academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional

• Accredited by BCS on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for a Chartered Engineer