Undergraduate study
Games and Web 2021/22
Why us? Check this out! Placements
Award Winning
We encourage all our students to undertake a placement year in industry with support from our dedicated Placement Unit. Or you could start your own studio with our Enterprise Placement year scheme, you’ll get support from an industry mentor.
Our Games graduates regularly place as winners for Game Republic and Grads in Games competitions.
Industry Links
Future Employment
The final year Student Showcase for our Web courses is attended by industry representatives, allowing you to show off your work to potential employers.
97.3% of our undergraduate students go on to work and/or further study within six months of graduating. This places us in the top 20 UK Higher Education providers.*
Open Days 2020 Saturday 26 September Saturday 17 October Saturday 07 November Friday 04 December Book now hud.ac.uk/open-days
*UK domiciled, Full Time, First Degree, DLHE 2016/17
What’s inside Our courses 04 Games Development (Art) BA(Hons) 06 Games Development (Design) BA(Hons) 08 Games Development (Production) BSc(Hons) 10 Computer Science with Games Programming BSc(Hons) 11 Web Design BSc(Hons) 12 Web Programming BSc(Hons) 13 Web Programming with Cyber Security BSc(Hons) 11 Apply to us
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Games Development (Art) BA(Hons)
Your course
Course info
Do you see yourself as an artist? Do you love the idea of watching your creations come to life? On this course, we will explore what is possible with games art and development, learn more about conceptualisation, creative production, character and environment art, level design and prototyping with game engines, all of which are built through ever advancing technology. We’ll encourage you to get creative and ambitious with your designs and develop visionary artwork.
Course length: 3yrs full-time 4yrs inc. placement yr
Our course explores visual design, character creation, environmental design and digital sculpting, and our Games Development courses share a common first year, so you will gain a thorough understanding in the basics of the game development process, including how to plan, design and create game ideas and concepts. We’ll also aim to introduce new technologies and developments that emerge in the games industry, as well as exploring the subject in context, exploring current research, issues and ideas. As the course progresses and your understanding evolves you will become more specialised in your chosen area, producing design prototypes, concept and artwork, scripting and playtesting all to learn the skills of the entire game production cycle. You’ll work both on your own but also in a group setting so we can support you in developing your team working abilities, which reflects the way the industry operates.
Example modules • Games Design & Development • Introduction to 3D: Character Creation • 3D Game Asset Development • Visual Studies
Your future If you’d like to take what you’ve learnt out into the real world, we also give you the opportunity to spend a placement year working in the industry. Our Placement Unit can help you find a position that’s right for you. Alternatively, we have a small number of placements available in our in-house games development studio, Canalside Studios, where you could find yourself working as part of a team developing games for a range of platforms including mobile, iPhone /Android and VR development with latest VR technologies. Previous students have also developed commercial titles for Steam and Nintendo Switch.
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Entry requirements: BBB/DDM in Art and Design or a games related subject/120** Plus GCSE Maths and English Language or Literature at grade 4/C or above
This page shows student work by: Top Kial Oliver Gibson – Character Art Middle Jessica Lemon – Environment Art Bottom Samuel Sharpe – Prop Art
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Games Development (Design) BA(Hons)
Your course
Course info
Computer game designers are needed as the fundamental backbones of computer game development. During the course we cover complex aspects of games design and development, we’ll look at the analysis of games explore what works and what doesn’t. We provide you with the chance to take a deeper look at the broader understanding of games development and explore what is possible within the medium of games.
Course length: 3yrs full-time 4yrs inc. placement yr
Our Games Development (Design) explores various design disciplines, including, games analysis, games design theory and practice, 3D modelling and 2D asset creation. Our Games Development courses share a common first year, so you will gain a thorough understanding in the basics of the game development process, including how to plan, design and create game ideas and concepts. We’ll also aim to introduce new technologies and developments that emerge in the games industry, as well as exploring the subject in context, exploring current research, issues and ideas. As the course progresses and your understanding evolves you will become more specialised in your chosen area, producing design prototypes, concept and artwork, scripting and playtesting all to learn the skills of the entire game production cycle. You’ll work both on your own but also in a group setting so we can support you in developing your team working abilities, which reflects the way the industry operates.
Example modules • Games Prototyping • Games Analysis • 3D Game Asset Development • Games Design & Development
Your future If you’d like to take what you’ve learnt out into the real world, we also give you the opportunity to spend a placement year working in the industry. Our Placement Unit can help you find a position that’s right for you. Alternatively, we have a small number of placements available in our in-house games development studio, Canalside Studios, where you could find yourself working as part of a team developing games for a range of platforms including mobile, iPhone /Android and VR development with latest VR technologies. Previous students have also developed commercial titles for Steam and Nintendo Switch.
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Entry requirements: BBB/DDM in Art and Design or a games related subject/120** Plus GCSE Maths and English Language or Literature at grade 4/C or above
This page shows student work by: Reinaldo Ramirez Diaz – blueprints for various games on the Games Prototyping module. David Lambert – Team Spaghetto game, and Wibble Wobble Wabble game. Multiplayer theory and level creation form the basis of David’s two games.
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Games Development (Production) BSc(Hons)
Your course
Course info
Creating computer games is a complex process that requires multiple skill sets from different members of the team including programmers and artists. Production designers help bridge that gap and create technologically innovative experiences.
Course length: 3yrs full-time 4yrs inc. placement yr
If you are passionate about games production, technology and understanding how to make an entertaining experience, this course could help you get the career you want. On the course we will explore what is possible with games prototyping with game engines, from scripting to shader development. We provide you with the chance to take a deeper look at the broader understanding of games development and explore what is possible within the medium of games. We’ll encourage you to get creative and ambitious with your designs and develop visionary prototypes. Our three Games Development courses share a common first year, so you will gain a thorough understanding in the basics of the game development process, including how to plan, design and create game ideas and concepts. We’ll also aim to introduce new technologies and developments that emerge in the games industry, as well as exploring the subject in context, exploring current research, issues and ideas. As the course progresses and your understanding evolves you will become more specialised in your chosen area, producing design prototypes, concept and artwork, scripting and playtesting all to learn the skills of the entire game production cycle. You’ll work both on your own but also in a group setting so we can support you in developing your team working abilities, which reflects the way the industry operates.
Your future If you’d like to take what you’ve learnt out into the real world, we also give you the opportunity to spend a placement year working in the industry. Our Placement Unit can help you find a position that’s right for you. Alternatively, we have a small number of placements available in our in-house games development studio, Canalside Studios, where you could find yourself working as part of a team developing games for a range of platforms including mobile, iPhone /Android and VR development with latest VR technologies. Previous students have also developed commercial titles for Steam and Nintendo Switch.
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For more detailed course information visit courses.hud.ac.uk
Entry requirements: BBB/DDM in Art and Design or a games related subject/120** Plus GCSE Maths and English Language or Literature at grade 4/C or above
This page shows student work by Rob Potter and his game This Dead Winter: Top The development of the heatmap system in order to deform the snow as the fox walks through it. Bottom The finished game
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Computer Science with Games Programming BSc(Hons)
Your course
Course info
Computer games development is an innovative and thriving industry in the UK. This course aims to help you develop and gain the core knowledge and skills to become a well equipped graduate for this exciting sector.
Course length: 3yrs full-time 4yrs inc. placement yr
Your course is built on the core topics of computer science and software engineering that apply across the computer games and general software industry. In addition, you will study both theoretical and applied topics underpinning the development of modern computer games.
Entry requirements: BBB/DMM/120. Plus GCSE Maths at grade 5/B or above and English Language or Literature at grade 4/C or above
These topics will progress from fundamental games programming techniques to developing various core game sub-systems and game production processes. Our game specialist topics will cover computational mathematics, game engine architecture, real-time computer graphics, advanced game development techniques and artificial intelligence. And to help develop your abilities and your team working, we’ll get you operating with other students to complete a computer games project. During your third year you have the opportunity to take a year-long placement. Thanks to our links with a range of employers, you could end up working for a big name. Previous students have taken placements with Sega Europe Ltd, Rebellion Studios, Rockstar Leeds and Red Kite. Or you could have the chance to take a placement at the University’s Canalside Studios, working as part of a team researching and developing games for a range of platforms. Our Enterprise Placement Year* scheme also affords you the chance to set up your own company (individually or in a group). You’ll have support from business advisors and a games industry mentor. *The Enterprise Placement Year is only open to students from within the UK or the EU
Example modules • Game Engine Architecture • Algorithms Processes and Data • Artificial Intelligence • Advanced Computer Games Development
Your future Previous graduates from courses in this subject area have gone on to work in a variety of roles such as network engineer, senior AI programmer, associate producer and DevOps engineer in organisations including Spotify, Rockstar Games, Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe and IBM.** **LinkedIn
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Accreditation This course is accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS), the Chartered Institute for the IT industry. It is also accredited for Chartered IT Professional (CITP) status, BCS’s own Chartered qualification. This course is accredited to also partially meet the requirements for CEng status.
Web Design BSc(Hons)
Your course
Course info
Websites, social media, the apps we use for entertainment and for organising our everyday lives – if you’re like most people, you’ll experience web design many times every day. Web designers play an important part in our lives, constantly creating new ways for us to access and experience the web.
Course length: 3yrs full-time 4yrs inc. placement yr
We’ll give you the opportunity to gain the skills employers are looking for by focusing on both the creative and technical aspects of web design. We’ll look at moving imagery too, specifically animations and videos.
Entry requirements: BBB/DMM/120. Plus GCSE Maths and English Language or Literature at grade 4/C or above
How people access the internet is constantly developing, so we’ll study how to design and create content and experiences for devices including smartphones, tablets, watches and traditional computers. We’ll get you working on projects in teams to create complex products. It’s all about helping you develop your technical, design and project management skills. You’ll gain invaluable experience – in fact, some projects may mean you end up working on a real product for an industry client.
Example modules • Video and Digital Effects • Digital Media Asset Production • Web Development • Advanced Visual Design
Your future In your third year you have the opportunity to undertake a work placement which is an excellent opportunity to put your new knowledge and skills into action. Previous graduates from courses in this subject area have gone on to work in a variety of roles such as, graduate web designer, user experience architect, digital graphic design manager and IT developer, in organisations such as Asda, Freeman Grattan Holding and Sky Betting and Gaming.* *LinkedIn
Inesa Zaiceva, Web Design BSc(Hons)
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Web Programming BSc(Hons)
Your course
Course info
Just about every business and organisation has a web presence. And many of them are looking to expand that presence and exploit the latest technology.
Course length: 3yrs full-time 4yrs inc. placement yr
There’s a huge demand for skilled graduates who understand the technology- cloud computing, touch, gesture and motion-based technology, as well as mobile and tablet apps. If you can keep pace with the new technology, and know how it can be used to inform, educate, market, sell and innovate, then you could be an attractive prospect for an employer.
Entry requirements: BBB/DMM/120. Plus GCSE Maths and English Language or Literature at grade 4/C or above
This course aims to provide you with the skills to help organisations harness the technology. We’ll look at making applications for web, desktop, mobiles and projections. You’ll study the principles of creating and accessing data, as well as embedding data structures such as maps, tweets, eBay bids, Amazon offers and Facebook comments in your digital products. To help you develop your capabilities, we’ll look at a range of computing languages. The most common ones we use are JavaScript, PHP and ASP.NET, and we’ll also cover innovative frameworks such as Bootstrap and Laravel.
Example modules • An introduction to Data Analysis • Web Development • Advanced Front-End Web Development • Digital Media Showcase
Your future In your third year you have the opportunity to undertake a work placement which is an excellent opportunity to put your new knowledge and skills into action. Previous graduates from courses in this subject area have gone on to work in a variety of roles such as software engineer, junior web designer and IT developer, across a range of sectors.
Web Programming BSc(Hons) Team project: Jonathan Collett, Luke Fruttauro, Jonathan Maguire, Nasir Hussain, Huzaifah Lunat, Kevin Ingamells
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Web Programming with Cyber Security BSc(Hons)
Your course
Course info
In today’s world web-based systems are particularly vulnerable to malicious attacks due to the ability to connect remotely. Industry needs computer science professionals who have both technical expertise to deliver new solutions for end-users, but also those with cyber security knowledge to reduce the likelihood of solutions being compromised.
Course length: 3yrs full-time 4yrs inc. placement yr
This course aims to provide you with skills and experience to help you develop new web-based technological solutions for organisations. This involves looking at web, desktop, and mobile-based solutions. In addition, you will be taught how to analyse cyber-security risks and how to take necessary steps to mitigate. This will involve looking at aspects of cryptography for data security, biometrics for access control, and mechanisms to identify and test vulnerabilities.
Entry requirements: BBB/DMM/120. Plus GCSE Maths at grade 5/B or above and English Language or Literature at grade 4/C or above
To help develop your programming abilities, you will learn many common and essential programming languages, such as JavaScript and PHP. You will also learn frameworks like Bootstrap.
Example modules • Introduction to Web Programming • Cyber Security • Security of Internet-Enabled Technologies • Advanced Front-End Web Development
Your future In your third year you have the opportunity to undertake a work placement which is an excellent opportunity to put your new knowledge and skills into action. Previous graduates from courses in this subject area have gone on to work in a variety of roles such as graduate web designer, user experience architect, digital graphic design manager and IT developer, across both the private and public sector.
For more detailed course information visit courses.hud.ac.uk
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The legal bit This brochure was prepared in the spring of 2020 for courses starting in September 2021 and is up to date as at the date of publication. Any subsequent changes to information will be published in the course information listings on our website courses. hud.ac.uk, and you should check this for the latest information before you apply. Changes to a course you have applied for If we propose to make a major change to a course that you are holding an offer for, then we will tell you as soon as possible so that you can decide whether to withdraw your application prior to enrolment.
For example, it may be necessary to make a major change to reflect changes in the law or the requirements of the University’s regulators; to meet the latest requirements of a commissioning or accrediting body; to improve the quality of educational provision; in response to student, examiners’ or other course evaluators’ feedback; and/or to reflect academic or professional changes within subject areas. Major changes may also be necessary because of circumstances outside our reasonable control, such as a key member of staff leaving the University or being unable to teach, where they have a particular specialism that can’t be adequately covered by other members of staff ; or due to damage or interruption to buildings, facilities or equipment.
Where your course allows you to choose modules from a range of options, we will review these each year and change them to reflect the expertise of our staff, current trends in research and as a result of student feedback or demand for certain modules. We will always ensure that you have a range of options to choose from and we will let you know in good time the options available for you to choose for the following year.
Major changes would usually be made with effect from the next academic year, but this may not always be the case. We will notify you as soon as possible should we need to make a major change and will carry out suitable consultation with affected students. If you reasonably believe that the proposed change will cause you detriment or hardship we will, if appropriate, work with you to try to reduce the adverse effect on you or find an appropriate solution. Where an appropriate solution cannot be found and you contact us in writing before the change takes effect you can cancel your registration and withdraw from the University without liability to the University for future tuition fees. We will provide reasonable support to assist you with transferring to another university if you wish to do so.
Major changes
Termination of course
We will only make major changes to the core curriculum of a course or to our services if it is necessary for us to do so and provided such changes are reasonable. A major change in this context is a change that materially changes the services available to you; or the outcomes, or a significant part, of your course, such as the nature of the award or a substantial change to module content, teaching days (part time provision), classes, type of delivery or assessment of the core curriculum.
In exceptional circumstances, we may, for reasons outside of our control, be forced to discontinue or suspend your course. Where this is the case, a formal exit strategy will be followed and we will notify you as soon as possible about what your options are, which may include transferring to a suitable replacement course for which you are qualified, being provided with individual teaching to complete the award for which you were registered, or claiming an interim award and exiting the University. If you do not wish to take up any of the options that are made available to you, then you can cancel your registration and withdraw from the course without liability to the University for future tuition fees and you will be entitled to a refund of all course fees paid to date. We will provide reasonable support to assist you with transferring to another university if you wish to do so.
Changes to your course after you enrol as a student We will always try to deliver your course and other services as described. However, sometimes we may have to make changes as set out below: Changes to option modules
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