Bachelor of Science (Hons) Game Development

Course Overview

This versatile programme provides two distinct paths to a specialisation in Game Development. Students who want to create digital games and unleash their creativity on PC, mobile, and game console platforms can choose between the Game Art and Design path and the Game Programming and Technology path.

The interdisciplinary structure of this programme trains the students in the technical expertise of digital media and game development, in addition to providing them with the fundamental understanding of art and design in the crafting of game designs, the refinement of mathematical proficiencies in programming language, including the development of skills in entrepreneurship and management. This ensures that graduates will be adequately adept as professional game developers with an all-round understanding of both game design, as well as software development. 

Thus, in addition to fundamental game art and design expertise, graduates of this course will also be well-versed in programming concepts, data structures, online networking, game graphics programming, virtual and augmented reality. This comprehensively equips them to thrive in the challenging yet rewarding game industry as game creators, programmers and technologist. 

Entry Requirements

STPM 2C/A-Level 2D/UEC 5B

Career Prospects

• Artificial Intelligence Programmer
• Game Content Programmer
• Game Engine Programmer
• Game Mechanics Programmer
• Game Technical Director
• Games Tools Programmer
• Game Physics Programmer
• Game Sound and Audio Programmer
• User Interface Programmer

Study Abroad Pathway

No