BSc (Hons) Computer Games Production at University of Portsmouth

Become the innovative games producer or project manager of your dreams on our Computer Games Production degree course. Our award-winning Computer Games Production degree course will help you achieve your dream of becoming a computer games producer or project manager. You’ll also develop the essential business expertise to start your own indie games studio and tackle the challenges that arise – from funding and protecting your innovative ideas, to team and project management, marketing, and leadership.

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years sandwich with work placement  |  Study mode: full-time (sandwich/placement option)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

In each year, you need to study modules worth a total of 120 credits. Modules include Interactive Learning Skills and Communication; Maths for Science and Computing; Business Studies; Design Concepts; Digital Literacy, Sustainability and AI; New Media and Digital Cultures; Programming Concepts; Research Methods, Critical Thinking and Expression; Get into Game Dev; Student Enterprise for Games.

Career pathways

The UK games industry has boomed despite the pandemic. Between 2019 and 2020, its generated revenue increased by 20% to £907 million, accelerating the UK's gross domestic profit to £2.2 billion (£4 million more than the previous year).

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