BSc (Hons) Computer Games Development Bachelor's degree at Westminster

Fundamental concepts and mathematical methods required in the Computer Games Development degree. Covers algebraic manipulation, equation solving, matrix algebra, vectors, geometry, trigonometry, transformations, calculus and statistics.

Group work-based learning supporting development practice in an environment functioning as a small development company. Teams develop a simulation version of an online 2D multiplayer game project with documentation, business strategy, testing, ethics understanding, marketing plan, and dissemination to a professional stakeholders panel.

Introduction to how modern 3D game engines support creation of interactive digital experiences. Covers core concepts, architecture and workflows behind real-time environments, focusing on rendering, physics, audio, and event systems. Includes ethical, legal, and EDI considerations relevant to game design and production.

Comprehensive exploration of game design integrating theoretical concepts with practical skills. Covers game design principles, rule creation, asset creation tools, game art and narrative. Introduces EDI, ethical considerations, social awareness, and IP aspects. Emphasises teamwork and collaboration.

Core concepts of programming using C++ for developing small scale CLI games. Builds practical programming skills through coding exercises and implements a playable game demonstrating understanding of C++ fundamentals.

Assessment: Practical coursework and in-class test

Practical introduction to computer programming using a high-level programming language. Covers fundamentals of programming, problem-solving and program development. Includes basic algorithms, datatypes, expressions, control structures, and input/output.

Object-oriented principles from a games development point of view. Covers object-oriented analysis and design, UML class diagrams, encapsulation, sub-classing, and templates/generics. Introduces design patterns and SOLID principles. Covers thread-based concurrency.

Learn new skills and workflows critical to professional games development. Teams design and implement a game based on a given brief. Covers professional software for developing games and required digital assets, best practices and preferred workflows.

Core physics and mathematical principles required for creation of games with realistic physical behaviour. Covers classical mechanical principles and mathematical techniques to simulate physics of game objects. Relates material to utilisation of game-based physics engines.

Technical and creative skills needed to design, prototype, and evaluate systems and mechanics that define engaging gameplay experiences. Focuses on rapid iteration and experimentation to refine gameplay concepts using modern game engines such as Unity. Covers progression, resource management, and achievement systems.

Understanding and hands-on experience in machine learning and data mining, covering full life-cycle from preparing data to validating and optimising the learned model. Covers different algorithms and approaches to machine learning and data mining.

Entry point into mobile game development covering key aspects applicable across diverse platforms such as mobile phones, tablets, handheld consoles, and wearables. Focuses on UX/UI considerations, constraints of smaller devices, networking, persistent storage, multi-threading, device profiling, and application deployment.

Concepts of XR (Virtual, Augmented, and Mixed Reality) interaction using an industry-standard games engine to develop assets, properties, controllers and scripting for creating interactive rich media content. Supported coursework path is production of a VR interactive media product.

Demonstrates effective use of competencies required to achieve the degree. Reflects individual work under supervision of an academic mentor. Combines previously acquired knowledge and techniques with new knowledge/ideas from investigation and research. Involves conceptualisation, design, implementation and evaluation of substantial software, process, model or experimental study. Includes research trends behind UN SDGs, EDI considerations including end-user product accessibility, user privacy, IP

Creating robust game world environments and modelling individual components using logic and mathematical modelling to replicate human behaviour. Focuses on creating automatic random game worlds with metrics to generate human-like intelligent behaviours in non-player characters (NPCs). Covers algorithms and logic widely used in various computing sectors.

Skills and knowledge required to build a functioning multiplayer network game and secure it against malicious attack or data loss. Covers theoretical knowledge needed to deliver a working network game across multiple clients, Data Security and Data protection for players and companies.