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 and Unreal Engine. You will develop your skills in sound engineering and cross-platform development, such as Console, Mobile, Virtual and Augmented Reality. Professionalism within an industry context is emphasised throughout, with strong links to BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT. Study a diverse range of practical, technologies-focused modules such as Audio for Games, Progressive Game Engines and 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.Duration: Three years full-time, four years with placement