BSc (Hons) in Game Design and Development with Placement Year, University of Bradford

The three-year Game Design and Development degree at the university is part of Screen Yorkshire’s Connected Campus group and is tailored to meet the needs of the modern gaming industry. It emphasizes a balanced approach between creative and technical aspects of game design, providing students with foundational theories that inform their practical work. The course aims to equip students with a solid understanding of gameplay, technical computer animation, game programming, and script programming. Students benefit from industry links through talks, workshops, and collaboration opportunities with industry experts and partner institutions, including Bradford and Qingdao, China. State-of-the-art facilities like a Motion Capture Suite and various technical equipment support hands-on learning. The final year involves a bespoke studio project where students apply their skills in a collaborative environment, showcasing their final work.