BSc (Hons) Computer Science with Games Development

Developed alongside employers, this course aims to address the skills shortage in the applications and games development industry.

You’ll gain a thorough understanding of the fundamental areas of computer science and develop your ability to design, code, integrate, test, deploy and decommission creative software. You’ll explore the computing and digital industries and look at how computer science can be applied across a wide variety of other sectors.

We’ll support you as you challenge your own curiosity and creativity, and enhance your technical, problem-solving and critical-thinking skills throughout your studies.

You’ll be taught by lecturers with industry experience and research expertise in areas including cybersecurity, AI, algorithmic solutions, UI, accessibility and extensibility. You’ll also learn about legal considerations relevant to the online and app-based games industry and the contractual, regulatory and legal principles within which the sector operates.

Modern apps and games development also requires an understanding of the importance of ethics, inclusion, diversity and equity, each of these principles is embedded in the modules you’ll study so you can apply them in your work.

Professional work placements and employer projects are integral to this course, allowing you to gain relevant work experience, build your knowledge of the app/games development sector and be able to obtain valuable employer references and industry contacts.