Introduction
Explore the science behind mobile game design; from planning and coding to QA and implementation with our Computer Science for Mobile Game Development degree at ARU Peterborough.
Whether you have previous experience or not, our BSc (Hons) Computer Science for Mobile Game Development course provides a range of industry-relevant skills in mobile game development, from environment design workflows to utilising code in programming mobile games.
From the very beginning of your studies, you’ll start to create and develop your own mobile games. Everything you design will build a valuable portfolio to help you launch your career in the gaming industry when you graduate from ARU Peterborough.
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Peterborough is a great place to be for studying Computer Science for Mobile Game Development, with the East of England being home to 135 active games companies.
During your studies, you’ll get the chance to improve your prospects with live briefs and guest speakers from the industry.
You’ll have access to the latest software and hardware to supporting your learning, including GameMaker, 3DGameStudio, Unreal Tournament 3 Editor, Unity3D and more.
The skills and knowledge you learn on our Computer Science for Mobile Game Development course will not only help you forge a career in the mobile gaming industry but also equip you with core programming skills transferable to the wider IT industry or even a career in teaching.
We're also partners with the Global Science & Technology Forum, giving you access to cutting-edge research materials.
Reach the world with your creations – the possibilities are limitless!
This is a new course starting in September 2022, and is subject to validation.
Facilities and accreditation
Specialised facilities
During your Computer Science for Mobile Game Development studies, you’ll make use of:
- the latest software and hardware including GameMaker, 3DGameStudio, Unreal Tournament 3 Editor, Adobe Flash and Action Script, Java and C++, Microsoft XNA Game Studio, Visual C# Express, Microsoft Visual Studio, Photoshop, GIMP, 3ds Max, Blender, Fusion, Audacity, Second Life and Unity3D
- access to our motion capture equipment and HD cameras and Digital SLRs (for HDRI capture)
Outstanding student support
Join our student community and:
- learn from experienced tutors, who'll provide encouragement and feedback
- benefit from a Personal Development Tutor from day one, who's there to support you throughout your time at university
- make full use of our extensive IT and library resources
- embrace student life with a broad range of activities, clubs and societies
- access support, should you need it, with study skills, careers advice, health and wellbeing, and more.
Careers
81% of the UK computer games industry is educated to at least undergraduate level, rising to 88% for core games production roles in art or programming.
Our Computer Science for Mobile Game Development course will equip you with a range of programming skills that will help you stand out with games companies. Or you can consider establishing yourself as a freelance designer – perhaps opening your own independent studio.
At ARU Peterborough you’ll be taught by industry experts from Year 1, making connections and guaranteeing that you develop relevant employability skills.
We work with employers to make sure you graduate with the knowledge, skills and abilities they need. They help us review what we teach and how we teach it – and they can offer hands-on, practical opportunities to learn such as work-based projects or live briefs.
Our free Employability Service will help you take practical steps to follow your chosen career path, secure jobs and work experience, or even start your own business.
Every year, ARU runs and hosts the annual Brains Eden computer games careers event which offers opportunities for professionals and students alike.
Graduation doesn’t have to be the end of your time with us. You might decide to stay at ARU and study for a Masters. We’re planning a range of postgraduate degrees at ARU Peterborough, and there is a selection of existing courses in Cambridge and Chelmsford, including Computer Games Development (Computing) MSc.
4 years with foundation
This year will prepare you for the rest of your course. We’ll focus on critical skills needed for degree study, such as researching and referencing, numeracy and ICT, and communication. But we’ll also start to look at the fundamentals of computer programming, testing and app development – as well as mathematics.
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