BSc (Hons) Game Technology at Birmingham City University

Embark on a journey to the forefront of game technology with our BSc (Hons) Game Technology. This course dives deep into the mechanics of game engines, networked gaming, and emerging technologies. Benefit from hands-on experience in our state-of-the-art labs, featuring industry-standard tools and equipment.

Faculty: Faculty of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment  |  Department: Games, Animation and Sound, Computing  |  Duration: 3 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time (optional professional placement)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Learn core game development skills through foundational and advanced game programming, including AI implementation and physics engines. Explore interactive media design principles for creating engaging user interfaces and game experiences. Develop skills in Virtual, Augmented and Extended Reality technologies to create immersive environments. Modules include Game Programming, Modelling, Game Asset Pipeline, Game Mechanics, Animation, Game Design, Interface and UX Scripting, Mobile Development.

Career pathways

In the BSc (Hons) Game Technology course at Birmingham City University, we prioritise equipping you with a robust set of skills tailored to enhance your future employability in the fast-evolving gaming industry. Here's how we prepare you to be a highly competent professional in game development: You will learn to refine your programming and design practices through advanced modules and real-world project experiences.

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