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University of Bedfordshire: Games Design

Institution University of Bedfordshire
Department School of Computer Science and Technology
Web http://www.beds.ac.uk
Email admission@beds.ac.uk
Telephone 0300 3300 073
Study type Taught

Summary

Develop advanced skills and knowledge in games design, gaining both a strong technical foundation and practical experience of development across multiple games platforms. This course emphasises the collaborative nature of games design, helping you understand real-life project development. You also learn to use that knowledge to solve complex problems across games development including various emerging industries such as spatial computing (VR/AR/XR) and virtual production.

Facilities and specialist equipment - Specialist games, animation and graphics labs with VR technology and high-spec computers

  • Motion-capture and green-screen studios

  • Industry-level software including Autodesk 3ds Max, Maya, Unreal Engine and Blender

  • Modern computing labs, group study hubs and bespoke teaching spaces in our STEM building

Industry links This course has been developed in close collaboration with industry. You also collaborate on projects with industry partners, providing first-hand experience of how the industry operates and allowing you to apply your skills in real-world contexts.

Your student experience Our computer games and animation courses rank joint 1st in their subject field for academic support (NSS, 2024).

Our computing courses rank 4th overall in their subject field in the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey 2024, with top 3 rankings for teaching, engagement, learning community, assessment and organisation.

Gain advanced skills in games design, development and emerging technologies for games.

Enhance your abilities in level design, programming and scripting including applications of AI as well as procedural and generative techniques.

Undertake hands-on projects using bespoke, industry-standard facilities and working in collaborative teams across Games Design and Games Art courses.

Benefit from the personalised guidance and industry insights of leading academics across the fields of creative technologies and computing.

Take the opportunity to publish your games in collaboration with companies like Andrews.

Benefit from guest lectures by professionals from leading games design and development companies, gaining valuable industry insights.

Develop a professional mindset that makes you highly attractive to employers.

MSc

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