2-Semester Pathway - International Foundation Year - Engineering, Computing and Life Sciences -Transfer to Bachelor of Science (Honours) Computer Games Development

Prepare for a BSc in Computer Games Development at LJMU. Join our International Foundation Year for international students. Apply today!

Program Description The International Foundation Year is a two-semester programme delivered at the International Study Centre offered by StudyGroup. Upon successful completion of the International Foundation Year, and achieving the required grades, students will join the first year of their chosen undergraduate degree at Liverpool John Moores University. The International Foundation Year in Engineering, Computing and Life Sciences includes academic modules, study skills and English language training, providing complete preparation for students' undergraduate degree. On the International Foundation Year in Engineering, Computing and Life Sciences, students will: gain understanding of mechanics and mathematics relevant to their undergraduate study develop their knowledge of physics and learn about atomic physics, materials, heat and gases and oscillations and waves if students choose Life Science, they will focus on biology and chemistry, developing their knowledge in key areas such as cell biology, physiological processes in animals and plants, inorganic and organic chemistry, and an overview of contemporary science. Upon successful completion of the International Foundation Year in Engineering, Computing and Life Sciences, students will join Liverpool John Moores University, which is ranked in the UK top 35 for Civil Engineering and Mechanical Engineering (The Guardian University Guide 2022). Students will have the option to progress to professionally-accredited degrees, develop their English skills, and receive support from a dedicated faculty. Throughout the two-semester International Foundation Year in Engineering, Computing and Life Sciences, students will study core modules that will improve their subject knowledge and English level. Taught by leading experts, the BSc (Hons) Computer Games Development at Liverpool John Moores University offers students exciting paid work placement opportunities with leading games development companies plus access to state-of-the-art facilities. This BSc course will prepare students to be a computer game developer ready to work and succeed in this challenging and exciting industry. Computer games development is a very technically demanding process and developers are required to possess a wide range of technical skills including computer programming, computer graphics and mathematics. In addition, they are also expected to have strong knowledge of gaming console and PC hardware architecture. The topics typically covered in this course include: C/C++ computer programming languages Applied mathematics for game physics and computer graphics Shader-based 3D graphics programming using industry standard API such as OpenGL and DirectX Multi-platforms (PC and consoles) gameplay programming, including techniques such as game content pipelining, multi-threading, artificial intelligence, memory management and optimisation Game design, level design, game production and digital game content production. On this course, students will have direct access to experts in the field as well as state-of-the-art facilities at the University. The Games Technology Lab with its Sony PlayStation and Microsoft Xbox consoles, and industry standard software, together with excellent technical support, mean that students will get plenty of hands-on experience and extensive opportunities to build up a portfolio to show and impress prospective employers. The Department of Computer Science and Mathematics has strong links with many local, national and international games development companies, including SCEE, Atomicom, Lucid Games, Damibu, Setgo Games, Eutechnyx, and Jagex to name but a few. These employers work with Liverpool John Moores University to ensure that the course is current and up-to-date, and that graduates are able to meet the demands of the games industry for skilled developers. Liverpool John Moores University's strong links also mean that students will have plenty of options when they come to choose their work placement. Students have worked in game development companies in many cities, from Liverpool to Kontich in Belgium as well as Cheng-Du in China. This research-informed and practice-driven course is taught by a team of lecturers who have rich industry background and are research active. All teaching staff have doctoral degrees in their respective areas of expertise and they have professional collaborations with Games industry. Staff in the Department of Computer Science and Mathematics actively participates in research to further the development of state-of-the-art computing technologies. Research within the School is recognised internationally in the area of Networked Systems and Security, Computer Entertainment, and Neural Networks with funding from EPSRC, BBC and the European Union.