BSc (Hons) Computer Games Programming (with Foundation Year)

**Reasons to choose Kingston**- Kingston University is No.2 in London for Computing and Information Systems (Guardian League Table 2021).– - Kingston University is an educational partner of Sony through PlayStation First. You’ll have the opportunity to develop games for the PlayStation 4.– - In our inKUbator, you can learn directly from the industry. Speakers have been from Sony, Splash Damage, Aardvark Swift, Interactive Selection, CryTek and Unity.**About this course**Are you considering the many opportunities offered by the growing games industry? This course offers you specialist skills for a career in this dynamic field. You’ll graduate with a portfolio that showcases your work, ready to impress potential employers.You’ll learn C++ and C# programming languages, use game engines, such as Unity and Unreal, and develop games for PC, mobile, tablet and the Sony PlayStation 4. Studies include the use of artificial intelligence in realtime strategy, race and first person games as well as educational games. You’ll also learnthe computer science that underpins programming, such as requirements analysis and design and network communications.You’ll be able to participate in Game Jams, working in a team over a 24-hour period to create games and attend optional trips (such as the PC Gamer Weekender).

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Modules

  • Compulsory modules
  • Programming I: Thinking Like a Programmer
  • Game Science
  • Games Programming
  • Requirements Analysis and Design
  • Compulsory modules
  • Computing Systems
  • 3D Graphics Programming and Artificial Intelligence
  • Professional Game Development Environments
  • Options modules
  • Introductory Digital Media and Computer Generated Imagery
  • Database Driven Application Development
  • User Centred Design
  • Digital Motion Graphics and Compositing
  • Multimedia Authoring and Design
  • Compulsory modules
  • Multiplayer and Game Console Programming
  • Individual Project
  • Game and Media Creation Processes
  • Options modules
  • Modelling and Animation
  • User Experience Design Thinking
  • Advanced Data Modelling
  • Mobile Application Development
  • Digital Entrepreneurship
  • Software Development Practice
  • Compulsory modules
  • Professional Success
  • Foundation Project-Based Learning
  • Computing
  • Mathematics
  • £17,800 Per Year

    International student tuition fee

    4 Years

    Duration

    Sep 2024

    Start Month

    Aug 2024

    Application Deadline

    Upcoming Intakes

    • September 2024

    Mode of Study

    • Full Time