University of the West of Scotland

BSc (Hons) Computer Games Technology

The University of the West of Scotland's (UWS) computer games programmes have been designed in collaboration with some of the top computer games companies.

Students have access to industry-standard hardware, some of which has been provided as a direct result of UWS's links with the games industry. One example of this is their Playstation Games Development Laboratory, as developed with Sony Computer Entertainment Europe. The growth in the industry creates a high demand for skilled programmers. At the core of the games industry is the games console: Microsoft Xbox 360, Sony PS3, Nintendo Wii and the desktop PC.

Developing today’s console games can take years, cost millions of pounds and involve hundreds of developers: programmers, artists, musicians, producers, etc. The heart of the video game is written by the console games programmer. This creates the entire world where gameplay takes place, ensuring the player is engrossed in hours, days and even months of challenging play.

To do this, the programmer must know how to create every aspect of the interaction between the player and the game - studying the Skillset Accredited BSc (Hons) Computer Games Technology will give you this knowledge and more.

Click here for further course details of UWS's BSc (Hons) Computer Games Technology degree.

Barry Wood is a graduate of the course. Click here to find out:

what he got out of the course
and
how what he learnt at UWS is helping him in his job now.