Game Development (Part-Time) University of Gloucestershire

Overview

This Game Development (Part-Time) course from University of Gloucestershire tailored to your unique interests, the curriculum spans technical art, photogrammetry, environment design, and machine learning. You’ll delve into game theory and design, gaining specialised skills to stand out in the competitive gaming arena.

The programme integrates real-world applications, such as a summer industry placement and live projects that have been developed with the industry partners. This opportunity translates your classroom knowledge into practical experience, enhancing employability and preparing you for the professional world of game development.

Collaboration is key. You’ll work with a team of designers, programmers, and artists on projects that incorporate industry practices, honing crucial teamwork skills. Networking is also a major component, with access to industry conferences and events like Insomnia and Let’s Talk Games, that offer invaluable exposure to industry leaders and feedback opportunities.

University of Gloucestershire’s inclusive approach welcomes all passionate individuals, and we take a broad view of the students’ previous experience and academic background. If you’re driven and ready to channel your passion for gaming into a successful career, this course is your gateway. Join us to shape the future of gaming.

You’ll engage in creating game mechanics, narratives, and characters, optionally underpinned by partnerships with the PlayStation First Academic Programme and the Nintendo Switch Developer Portal.

The course culminates in a summer industry placement with top studios like Unity, Rebellion and Sumo Digital, providing real-world experience and boosting employability.

The immersive nature of the course blends hands-on learning and theoretical foundation, and includes 3D modelling, animation, digital sculpting, interactive design and programming.

Tailored to enhance your skills in game art, design, and production, it allows you to customise your learning to align with personal strengths, and to build a comprehensive portfolio that will enable you to realise your career goals.

Career opportunities:

Unlock a universe where your career is an exhilarating adventure. This degree is your key to groundbreaking opportunities – it’s not just an education, it’s a launchpad. Become an innovator in VR/AR, creating immersive experiences that blur the bounds of reality.

You’ll be empowered to weave captivating narratives, leading the charge in game design. As a Project Manager, you can orchestrate projects that merge art and gaming technology, crafting digital masterpieces.

The MSc’s focus on advanced skills and research equips you uniquely for these roles, making it not just beneficial but essential. It’s also a gateway to inspiring future creators in academia and beyond. Each day in this career is a thrilling leap into uncharted territories of creativity and innovation, a journey where your impact can resonate across gaming and non-gaming landscapes.