Computer games at Solent

The computer games industry is growing rapidly – from indie to AAA games, and with roles including everything from games design and character art to software development – so highly skilled professionals are in great demand.

At university you can specialise in your area of strength to either design, plan and code games, or take a more artistic approach in character creation and environment design, or even build game experiences.

You’ll learn in a professional setting, following the production pipeline to build games using state-of-the-art game engines such as Unreal Engine 5.

As part of your learning journey, you could also discover how to build unique game controllers, work in a motion-capture studio, explore virtual reality or even build your own independent game-development studio.

By understanding the fundamentals of creating games for the commercial environment – covering computer graphics, the business of games, employability and project management – you’ll be well prepared for your professional career in the world of indie games or to join an established large corporate company.