This degree will help you to build the skills you need to create and manipulate the computational technologies that will shape the games of the future. Learning how to use and manage computers and information technology creatively and skilfully will give you the knowledge and experience needed to become a valuable asset to digital game and software developers. You'll learn the technical skills needed to drive the digital economy, while our emphasis on computational creativity and enterprise will ensure that you're able to innovate and take your products to market. With growing technical competencies in the areas of programming and software development, you'll be able to collaborate with art-based students to develop novel and appealing solutions and software. The course harnesses elements of computer science and applies them to the particular challenges and opportunities of games and software development. Programming, networking, web development, project management and enterprise provide the main thematic nodes of the course. You'll create software, devise new applications for computing, and create solutions for technical problems.

On graduation you'll be well equipped to compete in the sector, offering computing solutions for the games and software development community. Typical destinations are in digital games, software development and related spheres.