BSc (Hons) Games Development at University of Suffolk

Embark on an unparalleled Games Studio experience that sets you apart Our Games Development degree offers an immersive journey like no other. From day one, you'll dive into a fully integrated games studio environment, putting your skills to work on actual games. Industry leaders, senior peers, and qualified mentors provide constant guidance, enriching your voyage.

Faculty: School of Business, Arts, Social Sciences and Technology  |  Duration: Three/four years full-time, four and a half to nine years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time (part-time option; optional professional placement year)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Ipswich, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1: Group Project (Requisite), Introduction to Games Design, Introduction to Game Development (Requisite), Introduction to Programming (Programming), Introduction to Games Studies. Year 2: Artificial Intelligence for Games, Design Methods, Game Engine Development, Managing Games Production (Mandatory), Narrative Design, Programming for Graphics, Technical and Level Design. Year 3: Advanced Design Methods, Advanced Programming, Extended Project, Game Development Masterclass (Requisite), Professional Practice (Requisite).

Career pathways

Positions which our graduates have achieved after graduation include: Level Designer, Lead Game Designer, Technical Designer, Assistant Producer, Game Designer, Software Developer, Full-Stack Engineer, Gameplay programmer, Quest Designer, System Designer. Our Ipswich-based students have worked on games such as Horizon Zero Dawn, Killzone Mercenary, Watchdogs 2, Ghost Recon Wildlands and Star Citizen.

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