BSc (Hons) Games Technologies (Top-Up)

This games technologies degree has been developed in collaboration with employers including chokepoint creative, wolf and wood, and infinity27, and is ideal if you are looking to pursue a career in the fast growing gaming industry. 

You will acquire specialist industry knowledge and learn how to produce blueprints for games, consider how mobile-friendly versions are made and gain the technical expertise to create them. You will have a passion for design and a creative flair, but also possess an analytical mind and want to gain a deeper understanding of the back-end of games and how they are developed. You will use industry-standard software and equipment such as VR headsets to support your studies. 

Entry requirements

• Pass or higher in Level 5 Foundation Degree, Diploma in Higher Education or HND (related to Computer Science and/or Digital Technologies subjects).
• You may be invited to a discretionary interview.
• If you are a current Newcastle College student and successfully meet the published Level 5 entry criteria in an appropriate subject[s], you will be guaranteed a place on this course.
• Applicants are normally expected to have achieved grade 4 or higher in GCSE Maths and English or the Level 2 equivalent (i.e. Functional Skills or Adult Literacy/Numeracy).
• At Newcastle College University Centre we welcome applications from students studying new T-Level qualifications.

What will I learn?

• Extended Project
• Advanced Asset Production 
• Advanced Games Development
• Performance Capture Applications 
• Collaborative Development

How is the course taught?

• Practical sessions 
• Seminars
• Lectures

How am I assessed?

• Written assessments
• Practical assessments 
• Research projects
• Presentations
• Vivas

Course Extras

• You will be encouraged to secure a work placement to complement your studies, applying theory to practice in an industry setting. You will benefit from industry insight from guest lectures from employers and you may have the opportunity to attend EGX Rezzed, an annual gaming conference held in London to gain industry insight and to network with potential employers.

Where can I progress?

• Once you complete your degree you may decide to continue your studies and progress onto an appropriate Masters degree or PGCE to pursue a career in teaching. You may also choose to seek employment in a range of roles including games developer, games designer, QA tester, animator or asset designer.