Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Games Technology] From Coventry University

The global video games industry is predicted to reach $89 billion by 2018 (DFC Intelligence). The Big Three players Microsoft, Sony, and Nintendo are always on the lookout for the next breakthrough, dependent on specialized software developers with a head full of ideas, technical wizardry, and a passion for gaming.

This program is available as a 3-year full-time and 4-year sandwich option.

At Coventry, you’ll have access to state-of-the-art facilities, including the Games Technology lab with specialized high-performance PCs and peripherals including Virtual Reality headsets and motion capture technology as well as graphics tablets. We use the latest industry-standard software including Unity Games Engine, 3DS Max, and Visual Studio.

Career prospects

The course aims to develop key competencies in technical games production, critical analysis, application of theories and concepts to real-world scenarios, localization, and digital literacy.

This, coupled with the breadth of the subject domain, means that upon successfully completing this course you will be well-positioned for a range of employment opportunities in the games industry or in the wider software industries, including software development, database/systems administration, mobile application development, web development, and user-centered design to name a few.