BSc (Hons) Games Programming – 3 Years Degree
Course Description
The global games industry continues to grow. Worth a projected $280 billion in 2024, this value is predicted to rise to over $360 billion by the end of 2027. Games offers lucrative careers at the cutting-edge of technology and talented games programmers are always in demand in the UK, Europe and the USA.
Offering a broad education in games programming, design, development and technology, our Games Programming degree emphasises the technical aspects of game production. We aim for you to become a skilled programmer and you’ll use C++, the principal programming language in the games industry, at each stage of the course.
| DURATION |
3 years |
| AWARDING BODY |
The University of Greater Manchester |
| TOTAL CREDITS |
360 |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
Assessment & Exams |
Modules
| YEAR |
MODULE CODE |
MODULE TITLES |
CREDITS |
| Year 1 |
GAD4002 |
Introduction to Games Programming and Analysis |
30 |
|
GAP4002 |
Introduction to Games Design |
30 |
|
GAP4003 |
Object Orientated Games Programming |
30 |
|
GAM4005 |
Level Design |
30 |
|
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| Year 2 |
GAP5004 |
Data structures and Software Engineering for Games |
30 |
|
GAP5005 |
Games Hardware Development |
30 |
|
GAP5006 |
Game Dynamics |
30 |
|
GAP5007 |
Portfolio |
30 |
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| Year 3 |
GAP6003 |
Advanced Games Programming |
30 |
|
GAM6003 |
Group Portfolio Project |
30 |
|
GAP6002 |
Major Project |
60 |
|
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Total Credits |
360 |
Course Info
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Duration:
3 years
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Prerequisites:
No
