Indie Games Programming

Create a short indie game for your portfolio, with practical tasks each week that build towards a finished project.

Code in C# using the Unity game engine, following the methods used in professional development.

Deconstruct game design, game feel and game mechanics to understand how they’re made.

Source and implement assets, working to industry naming standards and delivery conventions.

Test your game regularly, using ad hoc methods of quality assurance.

Ready to take it further? If you enjoyed coding your game, the BSc (Hons) Games Programming Degree goes deeper into C#, C++ and gameplay systems. If you’d rather focus on designing the mechanics, the BA/BSc (Hons) Game Design Degree covers the full production pipeline. For a broader route into creative technology, the BSc (Hons) Creative Computing and AI Degree combines programming with AI tools. All three are available as two year accelerated or three year degrees.

To join this course, you need basic computer literacy and a strong desire to learn programming, though no prior coding experience is required. An understanding and appreciation of video games will help you succeed, and all necessary PCs and software (Unity) are fully provided on campus for students to use throughout the duration of the course.