Out of that list I would go for Computer Science. It gives you more overall options when you graduate. You can still go in to the Games industry, you can still go in to networking but you also have a well rounded degree that will allow you to go into many other fields. Unless you have your heart set on a particular industry, at your age, keep your options open.
Which universty and course ?
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Huh? Maybe I'm misunderstanding what you meant. At any rate you can take Comp Sci with a focus on games and virtual environments. The specialism generally means that a few third year modules are mandatory.
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I'll add that a strong portfolio of your projects outside of university coursework would be a major help. I hopefully plan on getting this started quite soon.
I'm sure most companies would be delighted to see some actual code than a piece of paper with "first" written on it.
I'm sure most companies would be delighted to see some actual code than a piece of paper with "first" written on it.
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Not a huge list tbh. I wouldn't be happy to do a degree where the only employers can be counted on one hand.
The OP sounds like CS with net working or just CS is best.
Not to sound harsh, but say they are 500 "game designer" students coming through each year, how are they all going to fit into a handlful of companies.
Comp Science - more chance of a related job at the end?
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Thanks for all of the information so far, has cleared my head a lot and have decided that i will probably do computer science in queens(Belfast) where they incorporate games, networks, hand's on and other aspects in the 4 year course. Including a year out in placement.
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This will also help you exponentially. I have a placement between my 3rd and 4th year which I am looking forward to.
Just incase you missed my reply to that list...
http://www.gamedevmap.com/index.php?tool=location&query=Midlands
http://www.gamedevmap.com/index.php?tool=location&query=Scotland
Far more than can be counted on one hand.
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I think everyone is misunderstanding me at the moment.
I meant,
COMP SCI = BEST CHOICE.
For the reason you gave in particular, you can focus. Best to start with something big and mould it into something smaller, rather than starting with something niche from the onset (lá game design imho).
Plus comp sci (generally) is a really background and would not limit other career choices should he change his mind.
All those companies will work with / own smaller studios which are working on their own titles. So more than can be counted on just one hand.
Mate of mine has just been given a job at Codemasters doing level design, most probably for Dirt3, 2 weeks after applying for the job. He just graduated in Computer Games Design.