Computer Games Technology
| Award | Attendance | Study | Duration | Start | Domestic fees | International fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BSc (Hons) | On-Campus | Full-time, Sandwich | 3 - 4 years | September | find out | find out |
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About Computer Games Technology, BSc (Hons) - at University of Portsmouth
Overview
As a student on our TIGA-accredited BSc (Hons) Computer Games Technology degree, you'll develop the skills to turn ideas and concepts into reality, using industry-standard design and development techniques.
Graduates from this course are working on big titles at Rockstar and Electronic Arts, classics at Rare, and developing homegrown Indie Games.
This is your opportunity to join them.
Course highlights
- Learn from computer games development experts with extensive knowledge, experience and industry connections
- Stand out from other graduates by studying specialist modules such as psychological theory for game designers and artificial intelligence (AI) in gaming
- Enhance your CV as you apply your skills on real client briefs – past projects have included training simulations for the Royal Navy and virtual reality experiences
- Use the same software as the professionals in some of the most advanced gaming development facilities at any university in the country
- Showcase your skills to employers and network with professionals in the computer games industry by taking part in our annual GameJam event
- Have the chance to set up a company and sell your own games
- Opt to do a foundation year with ICP to get uni-ready ahead of this course, then take up a guaranteed place on this full Bachelor's degree when you successfully finish your foundation year
Accreditation
This course is accredited by TIGA (The Independent Game Developers' Association) as delivering skills relevant to the games industry. TIGA accreditation is applicable to courses meeting any of a range of games industry needs, such as programming, art, design and entrepreneurship.
In 2024, several University of Portsmouth graduates won at the TIGA UK Games Education Awards, including ‘Outstanding TIGA Graduate of the Year: Programmer’.
The University was also rated Gold Tier for social opportunities for gamers by Uswitch broadband experts, who assessed factors including the number of Esports players from National Students Esports (NSE), and followers on Discord and Twitch.
Careers and opportunities
With 95% of our graduates finding work within a year after university, you'll be confident to graduate with sought-after skills and knowledge for various careers.
Besides the gaming industry, you can apply the skills you develop to other areas using such technologies – including virtual production, virtual/alternative reality (VR/AR), simulation training and healthcare.
Graduate destinations
Our graduates work at some of the biggest industry names, including:
- Rockstar Games
- Naughty Dog
- Frontier
- Cloud Imperium
- Unity
- Rare
- Codemasters
- Electronic Arts
- Rebellion
- Jagex
- Creative Assembly
- Sumo Digital
- Climax
- Stainless Games
- Playstation Studios
Ongoing careers support
Get experience while you study, with support to find part-time jobs, volunteering opportunities, and work experience.
Towards the end of your degree and for up to five years after graduation, you’ll receive one-to-one support from our Careers and Employability Service to help you find your perfect role.
Placement year (optional)
After your second or third year, you can complete an optional work placement to gain professional experience and enhance your skills. It's also a great incentive for employers once you graduate.
You can work for a company, organisation or agency, or you can go self-employed and start your own business with fellow students or by yourself.
Whatever you decide – or even if you just want some employability advice – our Careers and Employability team can support you every step of the way.
Supporting your creative career
Our dedicated Careers and Employability team have extensive recruitment experience across a multitude of areas including the creative sector.
They can provide you with supporting and advice, including:
- Searching for the ideal job through their database of vacancies
- Giving tips on how to write an interesting CV that will catch employers' attention, no matter the role
- Organising mock interviews, so you can hone your technique and familiarise yourself with the recruitment environment
- Writing your startup business proposal – if you're going down the self-employment route
- Researching placement opportunities and applying for creative opportunities
The team will continue to support you throughout your placement year and beyond, providing you with help for up to 5 years after your graduate.
Potential roles
Previous students have been successful in placement roles such as:
- software developer/engineer
- games artist
- motion capture technician
- media developer
- 3D modeller and designer
Potential destinations
They've interned at exciting gaming and technology companies, including:
- Sega
- Sumo Digital
- Rare
- Unity
- IBM
- Climax
- Amazon
- Electronic Arts (EA)
- Babcock
Entry requirements for this course
Contact University of Portsmouth to find course entry requirements.
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