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Computer games

Play, design and build games at our development studio as you create a portfolio to launch your career in this multi-billion pound industry.

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Computer Games Art

Undergraduate - BA (Hons)

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
3 years full time
,
4 years with foundation
,
4 years with placement
Accredited by:

TIGA

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Computer Games Design

Undergraduate - BA (Hons)

Study in:
Chelmsford
,
Cambridge
Available as:
3 years full-time
,
4 years with foundation
,
4 years with placement
Course features
  • Develop skills in computer game design and user experience design
  • Use industry-standard game engines to create characters and environments
  • Build a portfolio to showcase your creative skills
Course details Apply

Computer Games Programming

Undergraduate - BSc (Hons)

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
3 years full-time
,
4 years with foundation
,
4 years with placement
Course features
  • Learn to create computer games
  • Develop specialist skills in areas such as gameplay and AI
  • Use industry-standard programming languages and software
Course details Apply

Game Design and Development

Undergraduate - BSc (Hons)

Study in:
ARU Peterborough
Available as:
3 years full-time
,
4 years with foundation year
,
4 years with placement year
Course features
  • Study games design alongside programming, testing and immersive experience development
  • Learn in industry-standard gaming suites
  • Complete a major studio project that simulates a real-world game development environment
Course details Apply

Game Design and Digital Art

Undergraduate - BA (Hons)

Study in:
ARU Peterborough
Available as:
3 years full-time
,
4 years with foundation year
,
4 years with placement year
Course features
  • Prepare for a career in a dynamic, growing sector
  • Create your own portfolio of digital art
  • Graduate career-ready with experience of project teamwork
Course details Apply

Visual Effects

Undergraduate - BA (Hons)

Study in:
Chelmsford
Available as:
3 years full-time
,
4 years with foundation
,
4 years with placement
Course features
  • Become a skilled visual effects artist
  • Learn to work with programmers and developers in the video games and VFX industries
  • Work on live briefs from leading games companies
Course details Apply

Games Development (Art)

Postgraduate - MA

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
12 months full-time
,
24 months part-time
Accredited by:

TIGA

TIGA logo
Course details Apply

Games Development (Programming)

Postgraduate - MSc

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
12 months full-time
,
24 months part-time
Accredited by:

TIGA

TIGA logo
Course details Apply
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