Games Development

Games development is the technical and creative discipline concerned with building video games, from the core mechanics and scripting that make them playable to the assets, levels, and systems that make them compelling. Game development sits at the intersection of computer science and creative production: developers must be competent programmers who understand contemporary game engines, scripting languages, and performance optimisation, while also thinking carefully about the player experience, the visual and audio design, and how systems create the gameplay loops that keep players engaged.

At Teesside University, this part-time programme gives you the foundational and practical skills needed to participate in modern game creation. You will learn to use a contemporary game engine, developing the scripting skills to implement gameplay systems and the understanding of how engines handle physics, rendering, input, and asset management. The curriculum covers the fundamentals of modern game development, including scripting, asset creation, and level design, giving you a working knowledge of the production pipeline that takes a game from concept to playable experience.

You will study with students who share your passion for games, and the practical nature of the programme means that much of your learning happens through making: designing levels, building scripts, creating assets, and iterating on your work in response to feedback.

The part-time mode makes the programme accessible to those who have other commitments alongside their studies, and Teesside's reputation in digital and creative industries gives the programme a strong connection to professional practice.

Graduates go on to work in games studios as junior programmers, level designers, technical artists, and QA testers. The skills developed also transfer into interactive media, virtual reality, simulation, and digital content creation more broadly. Further study at degree level or postgraduate level in games development, computer science, or digital media is a natural route for those wishing to progress to more senior or specialised roles.