manchester metropolitan university game design

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Our computer games development degree is designed to turn you into a games programmer and designer – 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 components, 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 objects and environments, 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 hackathons, gaming events 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.**Features and benefits**- Gain computer science skills through the innovative vehicle of game programming and design.- Develop your project management, team working and communication skills, helping to enhance your employability.- Take the four-year placement route and you'll spend your third year on industrial placement, boosting your employment prospects. This may be subject to national lockdown restrictions.- Experience what it's like to work as part of a professional team, finding solutions to complex problems via group projects.- We have a games lab equipped with gaming chairs, keyboards and mice used for our eSports events, an animation lab with a green-screen area and a user experience lab with an eye-tracking system.- We offer a wide range of student support initiatives, including drop-in sessions, lecture recordings, video tutorials and a dedicated support laboratory.

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WUSCA student ranking
WUSCA student ranking

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89^th / 131

CUG ranking
Complete University Guide Ranking

Source: Complete University Guide 2022

56^th

CUG subject ranking
Complete University Guide Subject Ranking

Source: Complete University Guide 2022

68^th

Start date and duration
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Full Time

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Entry requirements
Entry requirements

The minimum grades (and in some cases the subjects) you'll need to get on to this course.

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Choose Exam type	Grades / Points required
A level	Grades / Points required Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.	Grades / Points required 112 - 120	Grades / Points required Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.	Grades / Points required 26	Grades / Points required DD	Grades / Points required DMM	Grades / Points required DD	Grades / Points required DMM
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to include grade C in one of the following subjects: Computer Science, IT, Mathematics or Science.		Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.		112 UCAS tariff points from Access to HE Diploma in one of the following subjects: Computing, IT, Science or Mathematics		- HL 5 in IT and HL 4 or SL 5 in English and Mathematics.		CTEC Level 3 Diploma in IT only	CTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in IT only	BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in one of the following subjects only: IT, Computing or Creative Digital Media Production	BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in one of the following subjects only: IT, Computing or Creative Digital Media Production.

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Uni info

Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester

Manchester Metropolitan University

Student rating

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( 3.9)

With a proud history of higher education dating back to 1824, Manchester Metropolitan University is a modern university. Our campus is located in the centre of Manchester, an exciting and vibrant city with a history shaped by industry, culture and innovation. We have invested heavily in creating a campus that inspires our students, with modern facilities and designed to be kind to the planet. We are approaching the culmination of our £400 million investment programme to enhance our teaching and research facilities. Alongside the newly opened Grosvenor Building for the Arts and Humanities, the School of Digital Arts will open in Autumn 2021, the Institute of Sport in early 2022, and our new Science and Engineering Building is set to open in 2023. Manchester Met is one of the UK's greenest universities.

Where you'll study

Academic Division Oxford Road All Saints Manchester M15 6BH