Kingston University · Full-time
Games Development (Programming)
Reasons to choose Kingston - Kingston University is an active member of The Independent Game Developers’ Association (TIGA) and has been developed in consultation with industry. - Kingston is an educational partner of Sony Interactive Entertainment through Pla…
MSc1 yearFull-time
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Computing and Information Systems · Computing
Reasons to choose Kingston - Kingston University is an active member of The Independent Game Developers’ Association (TIGA) and has been developed in consultation with industry. - Kingston is an educational partner of Sony Interactive Entertainment through PlayStation First. You will learn to develop games for PlayStation 5. - You will use first-class facilities, such as gaming PCs, development consoles and VR and AR kit. About this course This course focuses on the design skills necessary for the field of game development. You will create and develop computer games both alone and as part of a team. Excellent facilities include Sony PlayStation 5 developer kits and software such as Unity Pro, Unreal and Maya. You will also have access to our new Centre for Virtual and Augmented Reality. There is regular input from industry practitioners, particularly through the games inKUbator, and the chance to participate in Game Jams and Hackathons. With a professional presence, portfolio and a range of skills, you will be ready to impress potential employers. Example modules - Digital Studio Practice - Game Design - 3D Game Programming For a full list of modules please visit the Kingston University course webpage. Career opportunities You will be well suited for roles such as games designer, games programmer, indy developer, AI programmer, software engineer and user experience.
Getting in
As the university states it
A 2:2 or above honours degree in information technology, computer science, mathematics, physics or the academic equivalent. All applicants must be able to demonstrate, either through qualifications or portfolio of works, a solid understanding of digital media. Exceptionally, applicants may have no first degree but more than five years working in the field and/or a portfolio of works. In this case, there must be strong evidence that the applicant has the motivation to complete the course and the ability to work at this level. Experience in digital media or the games industry is particularly valuable.
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