Games Programming

• Programming
• Scripting
• Networking
• Multiplayer
• Procedural content generation.

If you are studying the BSc (Hons) Games Programming with Integrated Foundation Year version of this course, key study topics in your foundation year will include:

• Understanding how graphical computer outputs are generated, interpreted, and utilized in digital systems
• Applying planning, time management, and structured production methods to achieve successful software and hardware outcomes
• Developing responsible and accountable technical workflows in creative computing
• Analyzing complex problems, formulating strategic approaches, implementing solutions, and critically evaluating results
• Experimenting with physical computing, graphical interfaces, and software tools to explore creative and technical possibilities
• Demonstrating and understanding of the historical development, impact, and limitations of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Gaining foundational knowledge of programming concepts, including functions, arrays, objects, and event-driven programming

Modules include:

• Programming 1
• Programming 2
• Engines and Pipelines
• Programming 3
• Professional Life Practice: "Developing your Practice"
• Professional Life Practice: "Exploring your Practice".

Modules include: 

• AI Behaviour for Games
• Networking in Games
• Games Studio
• Professional Life Practice: "Applying your Practice"
• Work-based learning.

Modules include:

• Pre-production
• Production
• Professional Life Practice: "Situating your Practice"
• Post-production.

At Ravensbourne we accept a wide range of qualifications for entry onto our courses, whilst also considering the context in which they were achieved. For this course, we would usually require a GCSE Grade 4 or above in English and Maths in addition to any of the below (including a Level 3 STEM subject);

• Three A Levels at grade BBC or above
• BTEC Extended Diploma at grade DMM
• UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma
• T Level (pass or above)
• Access to Higher Education Diploma
• International Baccalaureate at grade 24 or above
• Other/Mixed qualifications equivalent to 112 UCAS Tariff points

At Ravensbourne we accept a wide range of qualifications for entry onto our courses, whilst also considering the context in which they were achieved. For this course, we would usually require a GCSE Grade 4 or above in English and Maths in addition to any of the below:

• Two A Levels at grade DD or above
• BTEC Extended Diploma at grade PPP
• Other/Mixed qualifications equivalent to 48 UCAS Tariff points