Our computer games development degree is designed to help you become a games programmer. From the word go you’ll be hands-on, designing and programming games as you prepare for an exciting career at the cutting-edge of interactive digital content. In our state-of-the-art facilities, you’ll develop traditional computer science skills, such as programming and maths for computing, as well as specialist games development and design techniques. You’ll also study all types of games software, from the programming of game mechanics, to high-level development tools such as Unity and Unreal Engine. At the same time, you’ll be learning about game logic and architecture, the production of game prototypes, and the processes used to design and develop games in industry. We've designed the course to ensure direct relevance to the computer games industry and to provide you with opportunities to showcase your work to potential employers. Throughout the course you’ll build up a portfolio of work that you can showcase when you come to apply for games development roles in industry. With game jams and lots of opportunities for work experience to hone your skills, by the time you leave us you’ll be well on your way to becoming a player in the action-packed world of computer games. 3 years full-time 4 years with placement 4 years with foundation year.Career prospectsThe rapidly changing digital, new media and creative industries offer career opportunities in an extremely wide range of roles. A degree in computer games development will prepare you for a career in games design and games programming, but also in broader roles such as in software development, UX analysis or in managing technology to support a range of public and private sector organisations.In addition, the skills you learn on this degree are highly valued by a range of employers and opportunities may exist in areas such as project management, scientific research, education and many more.Manchester is a major hub for the digital technology industry. The close proximity of MediaCityUK and a large number of both established companies and innovative tech start-ups means that the opportunities for technological collaboration are huge. Situated in the ‘Oxford Road Corridor’ innovation district of Manchester, the University and the Department of Computing and Mathematics are perfectly placed to work with key players in the digital technology and new media sectors.