1 Year Diploma + 1 Year Degree in Games Programming

Your Education Experts in Games Programming :

Are you ready to take on a challenge that will always be interesting, pushing you to your intellectual limits and you will still have great fun? Yes, games programming degree is hard, but rewards are worth it.

Train To Become A Professional Games Developer Today!

Master the skills that will open doors to virtually any programming field and last you the lifetime of your programming career. Learn to design and craft virtual worlds for others to explore and enjoy.

SAE's Diploma & Degree courses help position students ahead of the pack when it comes to careers in this industry. The course structure allows students to combine the fundamental modules with advanced options that deal specifically with all levels of game production including programming, artificial intelligence and networked games. They will also learn about the development of game environments, mathematics for game programmers, and graphics programming using OpenGL and DirectX and shader techniques.

As with all SAE courses it's not all about the theory, there are plenty of practical projects for students to dive into plus insider knowledge, tips and advice from visiting industry experts. With constant communication with key players in the industry, SAE have designed the course to constantly keep abreast of the latest developments in game production so that students will always be working with the hardware and software and their associated techniques and disciplines used in the real game programming industry.

What makes SAE Institute the best choice for learning games programming?

Individual practical time - Something no other course can offer! Only SAE Institute gives you the individual practical time you need to grasp the ever-increasing skill set required to work with and understand countless programs, techniques and skills used in the creation of games projects.

Balance of practical & theory - You'll benefit from a tried-and-tested combination of formal lectures, practical workshops, competency assignments, guest lectures and creative games projects.

Cutting edge equipment and software - Because we are a global organisation our students benefit from our vast equipment purchasing power, always providing our students with access to the latest digital technology, computers and software.

Accelerated learning - You'll learn fast and graduate fast with our accelerated program!

Schools around the world- With over 50 global locations (and still growing), you can tailor your studies to the country, industry and lifestyle of your choice.

Games Programming Career Options:

- Test Manager/Tester
- Games Designer
- Games Director
- Games Programmer
- Character Designer
- Games Design Studio Manager
- Scenario Planning
- Control Developer
- Character Profiler
- and much more

Diploma of IT (Games Programming)

The Diploma of IT (Games Programming) program will enable the student to be the architects of games titles. Foundation training is given on key areas of game development theories and concepts whilst allowing specialization studies across all standard development platforms.

Bachelor of Science (Hons) Games Programming

The degree furthers the development of programming skills relevant to the games design, multimedia and web industries. It develops the understanding of relevant aspects of business management and legal matters as well as communication and research skills. This honours degree opens the way to the highest qualification (Masters and PhD).