Computer Games Programing

A constantly evolving sector, the multibillion-pound computer games industry is now worth more than double its value in 2007. this offers graduates extensive career opportunities in a rapidly expanding field. this course provides an opportunity to develop your interest in computer games into a set of skills which will help you start a career in this exciting industry. you will study the latest techniques and resources for developing standalone, web-based and mobile games, featuring exciting graphics and animation, becoming familiar with the basic architecture and design elements of computer games and programming languages relevant to games development.

Work placements are offered as part of this course and can boost your skills and experience while studying, as well as improving your chances of gaining a graduate level job. we have links with organisations both in the uk and internationally, and the placements team can help you find a placement to suit your interests and aspirations. computer games programming students at dmu have taken part in work experience placements at a number of local and national companies, including team17 digital ltd, pii pipeline solutions, next, stormburst studios and virtual arts.

• Type: Optional

• Duration: 12 Months

• Fees: Contact us for up-to-date information

He computer games and leisure software industry has grown dramatically in recent years and now matches the film industry in terms of financial output. many of the world’s most famous and respected names in games development are based in the uk, including rockstar north, rare, and codemasters, which is creating more possibilities for careers in this fast-moving and creatively stimulating industry. game development graduates have the skills needed to work in careers as games programmers, artificial intelligence programmers, graphics programmers, 3d modellers and web systems developers. the course also helps you to develop core computing skills, so you can pursue more traditional computing careers outside of the games industry. graduates from this course have gone on to work as programmers both within and outside of the games industry and also as mobile or web developers.

Work while you study

You can also work on a UK student visa, from 10 to 20 hours per week during the academic year, 40 hours per week or full-time during vacations.

Partnerships

Most universities in England have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. De Montfort University has partnerships with the following companies: