Over the last decade the multimedia and entertainment sector, including computer games, has grown to be a multi-billion dollar global industry employing thousands of computer programmers, designers and multimedia specialists. Looking at the requirements of the games industry, it becomes clear that, although traditional programming expertise is still needed, the industry requires a new range of skills including the understanding of user interfaces, user requirements, graphics, animation and virtual reality, together with a proficiency in audio and video production techniques that traditional computer science graduates lack.

The University of Greenwich BSc (Hons) Computing with Games Development programme helps students to understand the fundamentals of game development and the production of game media elements. Students also develop skills in related technologies such as animation, virtual reality and audio-visual production techniques.

Upon completion of the BSc (Hons) Computing with Games Development programme graduates can pursue employment opportunities in the games industry focusing on the computing input into the development of modern interactive computer games, as well as many mainstream computing areas such as IT support and consultancy, and Internet and e-commerce applications.

Graduates can choose with to work as either independent consultants or for public and private sector organisations in a range of technology related roles.

Upon completion of this programme, students will also have the option to pursue a wide range of Master programmes.