Games Development (Undergraduate)

Professor Richard Hill

Head of Department, Computer Science

I am really excited to be welcoming you to your Games courses. Ahead of you is what I hope you will find to be a challenging and enjoyable journey. Whilst studying with us, we hope you will find your passion and develop your skills and knowledge to fulfil your potential as a graduate in the creative industries. Your course teams will be with you all the way to graduation to help you really get the most out of your studies! I look forward to seeing you soon.

By now, you will have access to MyHud, our online portal through which you will complete the varying steps towards enrolment and gain access to further information about your course enrolment, induction and timetable.

We will be in regular contact, so please keep your contact details up to date. If you are in UCAS, you can do this via UCAS Track, but make sure if you are using a school/college email address that you have access to your inbox over summer.

Your course induction will help you prepare for University study and will introduce you to various aspects of your course. You will also receive key information about the support and resources available, therefore participation is essential in preparing you for success in your studies. You can expect to:

· Meet your lecturers, personal tutors, technical and support staff

· Be introduced to the course, your Year 1 modules and meet other students

· Meet with your personal tutor

· Receive important information regarding your studies, university regulations, and academic skills

· Learn about the support and facilities available

For more information, visit our welcome page.

Your Course

If you want to refresh yourself with information about your course, please search our coursefinder.

We are looking forward to welcoming you to Huddersfield and would like to give you an idea of what to expect when you get here if it’s your first time.

Some of your classes and tutorials may be delivered online, where you will be able to chat with staff and students using virtual meeting spaces. You will also be timetabled on campus, where you will be able to come along and enjoy meeting people you study with and access our equipment and facilities.

Student Support

There are lots of different types of support you can access as a student. You can find out lots of information on the study support pages.

The School of Computing and Engineering has a range of state-of-the-art facilities available for you to make the most of your studies, including dedicated research spaces, computer labs, study spaces, private meeting rooms and more.

We have a dedicated Technical Team that can help you with any queries you might have regarding accessing software and using the computer labs. Please email them at it.sce@hud.ac.uk or visit them on Floor 1 of the Spärck Jones Building for help.

Student Common Room

On the Ground Floor of the Spärck Jones Building, you will find the Computing and Engineering Common Room. This space is a great place to take a break or study in a more relaxed environment. With lockers, vending machines, a kitchenette and comfy sofas, this is a great student space to utilise if you want a quick break whilst you’re on campus.

Weavers Café

If you want to meet some friends for a coffee, or grab some lunch on the go, Weavers is a great place to visit. Conveniently located on the ground floor of the Spärck Jones Building, right at the heart of our School that has everything you need to keep you going, particularly for those early-morning starts!

Cost of Living Support

We understand that times are hard at the moment, so as a university we have recently expanded our facilities that allow students to “Heat and Eat” food across campus. Within our School, you can find “Heat and Eat” facilities in all three buildings – Spärck Jones, Haslett, Laura Annie Willson. Find out more about what the university is doing to support you with the cost of living.

Student Facilities

Global Professional Award

As part of your degree, you'll study the Global Professional Award (GPA).* This programme is an exciting opportunity to develop the skills we know employers are looking for and to make some new friends along the way. You'll learn more during your induction, but please visit our Global Professional Award website for more details.

*full-time undergraduate students only. Not applicable to postgraduate, foundation, top-up, apprenticeship, or accelerated degrees

Clubs and Societies

Student activities and societies are the perfect way to meet new people who have shared interests. You will be automatically enrolled onto the society linked with your course, but you will need to sign up for any other sports club or society you want to join. However, you must always make sure that taking on extra activities is well balanced with your studies. Below are some examples of clubs or societies you could join, or you could also create your own if you have a specific interest.

There are also plenty of sports societies for you to get involved in such as Archery, Badminton, Cricket, Fencing, Karting, Netball and many more.

Student Reps

You'll have the opportunity to volunteer to be a student rep for the year. Those who volunteer for this role will voice the common views of your year group and provide feedback at course meetings. This is a vital and rewarding role, as reps have the opportunity to shape the course as it progresses and provides the opportunity to develop and strengthen leadership skills. If you would like more information about student reps, the Students Union has lots of useful information.

Student Advisory Council

The School of Computing and Engineering has a student-led Advisory Council that helps the leadership of the School with decision-making by giving student input to ideas about the development of the School. Becoming a member of the Council is a great way to develop professional employability skills and can help drive real change and organisational development within the School, beyond your course. The School’s Uniflife page has a lot more information about the Student Advisory Council and how to apply.

Become a Student Ambassador

Earn during your studies by working as a Student Ambassador. Encourage young people to consider higher education by working with the Marketing and Recruitment team on events such as Open Days, Taster Days, Applicant Visit Days and others across the year, both on campus and online. Working as an ambassador is an excellent way of enhancing your CV - all graduate employers look for evidence of extra-curricular activities and previous work experience, and these types of roles help you stand out in competitive recruitment processes.

Recruitment takes place annually you can find out more or register your interest by contacting our Schools and Colleges team – student.ambassador@hud.ac.uk