Course Overview

Video games have eclipsed the film, music, and video industries as the dominant entertainment sector in the UK. Our course is designed to equip you for roles that require a vocational aptitude in gaming technologies and tools. You will gain industry-relevant experience in using different game engines, such as Unity3D, Unreal, CryEngine, and Godot. You will develop your skills in sound engineering and cross-platform development, such as Console, Mobile, Virtual and Augmented Reality. Study a diverse range of practical topics such as Audio for Games, Game Engine Scripting, and AI for Simulation, and develop a comprehensive set of transferable skills that you can apply to the areas of games development that interest you the most. You will also have the opportunity to make a short game using an engine of your choice.

General Eligibility

• 104 UCAS points from at least two A-levels, or 

• BTEC National Diploma/ Extended Diploma at DMM 

Plus, five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and Mathematics or equivalent.

Alternative qualifications include:

• Pass in the QAA accredited Access to HE with English and Mathematics GCSE required as a separate qualification.

We will normally require students to have had a break from full-time education before undertaking the Access course.

• International Baccalaureate: 24+ points 

• Foundation Year in Computing: Pass Foundation, progression is at the discretion of the programme leader. Refer to the Foundation team for further guidance.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• If English is not your first language an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each band, or equivalent when you start the course is essential.