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Why Games Development Our courses Accredited courses Gain real industry experience Our facilities Information for commuter students How to apply to University

Why Games Development

Video games have played a big part in many of our lives, from exploring fantasy worlds to overcoming digital challenges, you may have been immersed in the gaming world for many years.

The gaming sector is truly global and offers some dynamic and exciting job opportunities. The technology used in industry is constantly advancing and professionals with the right skills are in high demand.

Perhaps you want to develop your programming skills, or you’re looking to use your design talents to create graphics for games and on the web.

With such a fast-moving industry, anything is possible. Our courses combine the latest knowledge and thinking with real-world practicality to help you prepare for a rewarding career in this exciting industry.

What can you do with a degree in Games?

A degree in game development can lead to a variety of career opportunities in the gaming industry and beyond, you may consider employment in a wide range of sectors, including games design, games visualisation and narrative design.

Skills from a game development degree can also be applied in fields like interactive media, simulation and even marketing, where gamification techniques are increasingly used. The creative and technical skills you can gain whilst studying a Games Development degree can also lead to roles in project management or entrepreneurship within the gaming industry.

Specifically within the games industry roles include -

Game Designers, they conceptualise and create game mechanics, storylines, characters, and levels.
Game Programmer writes the code that powers games, working on gameplay mechanics, graphics, and performance optimisation.
3D Modeler/Animator's create and animate 3D models for characters, environments, and props
Game Artists design visual elements, including textures, environments, and UI/UX design.
Level Designer's focus on creating engaging and balanced levels or environments within games. Quality Assurance is also a route to consider, testing games for bugs and gameplay issues and providing feedback to improve user experience.
Game Producer manages game development projects, coordinating teams, timelines, and resources.
Virtual Reality (VR) developers specialise in creating immersive experiences for VR platforms.

Our courses

Games design show reel

Here's a showcase of our students design work.

Games programming showreel

Here's a showcase of our students programming work.

Accredited courses

Our three Games Development courses are accredited by ScreenSkills, the industry-led skills body for the UK's screen-based industries.

Accreditation is an indicator of quality to you and potential employers, and could help your CV stand out when applying for graduate roles in the future.

Gain real industry experience

At Huddersfield, we place a great deal of importance on industry experience. You’ll find all our games courses give you the option to undertake a year-long placement in your third year.

As a student on these courses, you'll benefit from placement support from a dedicated Placement Unit, which is on hand to guide you through the application process and throughout your placement year.

Our facilities - An inspiring environment to learn

We'll give you access to the kit used in the industry, including video and photographic equipment and cutting-edge software. So you should have everything you need to unleash your creativity.

Previous graduates have gone on to work in a variety of specialist roles for companies like Bulkhead Interactive, Splash Damage, Rebellion, Sumo Digital, Playground Games and Rockstar Games (Source: LinkedIn).

Awards

At Huddersfield, we encourage our games students to be ambitious, visionary and innovative. Our students regularly enter their work into a range of competitions and often win in a variety of categories.

Information for commuter students

Benefit from having a gold-rated University on your doorstep without having to pack a single box! Whilst living at home you’ll be able to access all the support and opportunities that open doors to new hobbies, lifelong friends and experiences that make your time at university unforgettable.

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