Games Development (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-04-24 | 2023-02-10 |
| 2023-09-19 | 2023-01-27 |
| 2024-01-03 | 2023-11-25 |
Program Overview
Course overview
Our Games Development degree aims to produce industry-ready graduates with all the skills, knowledge and experience required to successfully enter a career in computer game design. Our game design courses teach the programming, design, artistic and professional skills used across the industry, using the same tools and software used by real-world developers. There is a focus on creating full, portfolio ready work, integrating all taught skills into individual and group-based projects.
Accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
Why study this course with us?
The Department of Computer Science is an innovative, forward-thinking department with a strong rate of student satisfaction and employability. Teaching quality at the University is highly rated, and the staff on our course are no exception, lead by a Programme Leader with 20 years of games industry experience, and over 30 published commercial game credits.
In addition to receiving tutoring, mentoring, guidance and support from academic staff, you may also experience events featuring industry professionals, or perhaps work on an extra-curricular project such as a game jam with your peers. We also work in conjunction with the Informatics Centre, an on-site software development team where students may be employed to work on commercial projects.
Program Outline
Teaching methods
Modules will generally be presented through weekly lectures and practical workshops, where you will be able to work both individually and collaboratively.
Assessment
Assessment is predominately through individual practical development assignments and written reports throughout each module. Some modules also have an exam component at the end of the year.
Work based learning
As part of your studies you may take our
Work Based Learning
module, where you will be fully supported in securing a work placement of at least 150 hours, which you may be able to use in trying out a future career. Alternatively you may be interested in theExperiential Learning
module, which aims to provide you with the opportunity to work full time on client briefs designed to simulate game industry scenarios.
Job prospects
Graduates of this course typically enter the games industry in any one of a number of roles, such as programmer, technical artist, tester, 3D modeller, software engineer, level designer, project manager or environment artist. It is also excellent preparation for those wishing to start their own, independent games company after graduation.
Graduates from our course have gone on to work at these games companies…
Careers service
The University has an award-winning Careers and Employability service which provides a variety of employability-enhancing experiences; through the curriculum, through employer contact, tailored group sessions, individual information, advice and guidance.
Careers and Employability - Student Services aims to deliver a service which is inclusive, impartial, welcoming, informed and tailored to your personal goals and aspirations, to enable you to develop as an individual and contribute to the business and community in which you will live and work.
We are here to help you plan your future, make the most of your time at University and to enhance your employability. We provide access to part-time jobs, extra-curricular employability-enhancing workshops and offer practical one-to-one help with career planning, including help with CVs, applications and mock interviews. We also deliver group sessions on career planning within each course and we have a wide range of extensive information covering graduate jobs and postgraduate study.
Students and graduates of the University of Chester can use our services free of charge for up to two years after graduating.
The location
The campus is close to the city centre of Chester, a city like no other and an amazing place to live as a student. While it is undoubtedly beautiful and packed with history, Chester is also a bustling 21st-century city balancing big-name shopping, eating and living with a thriving independent scene.
