What will I learn?
Create the games you want to play. Video games are evolving and growing across all devices, making it an exciting time to study and work in the industry, with over 28,000 people making games professionally in the UK (source: **TIGA**). Games tools and skills can also be applied to lots of other industries, including VFX, virtual production, architecture, real-time immersive media (theme parks and entertainment) or even the medical and engineering professions. The opportunities are endless. Designed with industry experts from leading video games studios, this course develops your creative, technical, and professional skills. Learn from tutors with experience from **EA**, **Rebellion**, and **Jagex** while specialising in areas like advanced modelling, lighting, texturing, real-time FX, and foliage. Attend hands-on tutorials at our industry-standard London studios, learn in-demand skills and tools and build industry connections. You’ll graduate with a portfolio of high-quality work, ready to apply to work on your dream game. **Why choose this course*** Ranked **1st in the UK** (2nd in the world) for **Production Excellence in Immersive Media**, and **2nd in the UK** (5th in the world) for **Production Excellence in Console Games** by **The Rookies** (2025).* Based in London - home of some to the best video games studios in the world* Partnership with **Epic Games** - the first **Unreal Engine Authorized Training Center in the UK** and an **Unreal Engine Academic Partner.*** We’re a member of **TIGA**, the trade association for the UK video games industry, with the vision to make the UK the best place in the world to develop video games.* Work on industry-standard briefs and experience real-life scenarios, just like in a professional studio.* Successful alumni - you’ll join our community of thousands of Escapees, many of whom have gone on to work at some of the world’s top studios including **Creative Assembly**, **Epic Games, Playground Games,** **Rare** and **Rockstar Games.*** Study in a studio environment that mirrors current industry practice, using professional software such as **Unreal Engine.*** Professional input - our advisory board of experts, from the likes of **Creative Assembly** and **Improbable**, help develop and keep this degree up to date. You will also receive feedback on some of your work from industry professionals.* Specialism - tutors will help you to choose from advanced modelling, advanced lighting, advanced texturing and materials, real-time FX and foliage.
