BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Game Development) at St Mary's University, Twickenham

Learn video game design on our immersive game development degree. Develop in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with a game development course from St Mary’s University London. You will build a strong foundation in computer science and game development, covering: modern game development technologies, mobile application development, game design and development, advanced game development. As a result, you will become a leader in the rapidly evolving tech landscape.

Faculty: Faculty of Sport, Technology and Health Sciences  |  Department: School of Sport, Exercise and Applied Science  |  Duration: 3 years full-time or 6 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time; part-time; optional placement year (4 years with placement year)  |  Intake: September / January  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Computer Systems and Networks, Mathematics for Computer Science, Programming Principles and Techniques, Database Systems, Object-Oriented Programming, Web Design and Development. Year 2 core modules: Data Structures and Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Web Application Development, Team Project, Game Development, Mobile Application Development. Year 3 core modules: Individual Project, Advanced Software Testing and Quality Assurance, Usability Testing and Evaluation, Advanced Topics in Computer Science, Advanced Game Development.

Career pathways

Our game development degree will help you build transferable skills like critical thinking and communication. Graduate roles include Software engineer, Game developer, Game designer, Mobile app developer, Game tester, Game artist.

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