Games Programming

Games programming is the technical backbone of the games industry, responsible for turning design concepts and artistic assets into interactive, playable experiences. Programmers write the systems that govern character behaviour, physics, rendering, sound, artificial intelligence and multiplayer networking, and they work at the intersection of computer science theory and real-time performance engineering. It is a discipline that requires both a strong grasp of programming fundamentals and a willingness to solve novel problems under the demanding constraints of interactive software.

At Ravensbourne University London, this three-year programme develops your skills across the core technical areas of games programming. You will develop expertise in scripting and code architecture, learn how content generation systems work, explore how artificial intelligence is used to create believable game behaviours, and study the challenges of building robust multiplayer networking systems. The programme reflects the contemporary landscape of game development, preparing you for the technical demands that future studios and platforms will place on programmers.

Ravensbourne's location in London and its links to the creative industries give you access to a professional environment from early in your studies.

Graduates in games programming typically pursue roles as gameplay programmers, engine developers, tools programmers, AI programmers, graphics programmers and network engineers within games studios of all sizes. The programming skills you develop are also highly transferable: interactive simulation, real-time systems, AI and performance engineering are all relevant to fields including film visual effects, engineering simulation, defence technology, virtual and augmented reality, and educational software. Further study at postgraduate level in games technology, computer science or artificial intelligence is a natural option for those who want to deepen their technical expertise.