Software Development & Gaming Summer School
The gaming industry’s revenue and growth trajectory highlight its dominant position in the entertainment sector, outpacing both the film and music industries combined. In Immerse Education’s Software Development & Game Design Summer Programmes, you’ll cover programming languages, game theory, and software development methodologies to establish a strong technical foundation. Through interactive coding sessions, game design projects, and collaborative challenges, you’ll enhance your problem-solving, analytical, and innovative skills.
Led by industry professionals and focused on your areas of interest, the course spans different aspects of game development and software engineering, helping you discover potential career paths. Detailed guidance and constructive critique will assist you in mastering the skills needed for success in the tech world, with a specific emphasis on the rapidly evolving gaming industry.
- Ages: 16-18
- Duration: 2 weeks
- Class size: 7-10 students
- Locations: London
Where Do We Offer Software Development & Gaming?
Engage with our Software Development & Game Design programme in the dynamic environment of London. Stay at UCL’s campus and participate in hands-on workshops and industry sessions across the city’s renowned tech hubs and studios whilst on a Career Pathway fostering innovation and creativity in game development.
Career Insights Pathway
Industry Experience
Provides a comprehensive introduction to various professions. Suitable for students starting to consider their future careers and wishing to explore different professions.
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What to Expect in a Software Development & Gaming Programme
Immerse Education’s Residential Software Development & Game Design summer schools offer a unique chance to delve into the professional world of game creation and software engineering. The ‘Career Insights’ Pathway focuses on practical skills through interactive workshops, project-based learning, and industry collaboration. You’ll cultivate an innovation skillset through exploring new technologies and creative solutions and enhance your analytical thinking by tackling complex coding challenges and game design puzzles. You’ll strengthen their problem-solving abilities by developing and testing your own software and game prototypes. This pathway equips you with the essential skills and industry knowledge to excel in software development and game design.
Our In-person Programmes May Include
1-on-1 Tutoring
Group Workshops
Personal Research Project
Expert Seminars
Day Excursions
Certificate of Achievement
Meet Some of Our Software Development & Gaming Tutors
Our software development and game design tutors provide exceptional support to aspiring developers. Their professional experiences and passion for game creation help them guide students through programming exercises, game design projects, and debugging. By sharing their own creative processes and industry knowledge, they spark student innovation, and their personalised guidance ensures students develop strong technical skills whilst bringing their games to life. Tutors also help ESL students master game development terminology essential for global tech careers.
Younesse K
Tutor
Pramit Saha
Tutor
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Top university placement
Our students end up in top universities: Including Oxford, NYU, Cambridge, Harvard, Imperial College London, University of Toronto, MIT, and many more.
Safe & secure environment
The safety and well-being of our participants is our number one priority, and all staff undergo enhanced background checks and receive thorough safeguarding training.
Accreditations, awards & partnerships
We are accredited with Aegis and BAC, and won, Queens Award for Enterprises, British Youth Travel, Best Educational product finalist, and Educational Investor Award 2023.
Post-programme benefits
Including access to membership benefits and events from partners, life-time access to learning opportunities via the Immerse alumni network, live events, exclusive offers from our partners.
Our expert mentors
All mentors on our programmes are past/current students at Oxford or Cambridge University All of our support staff are background-checked and receive training in providing an unforgettable experience for every Immerse student.
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Software Development & Gaming Summer Schools FAQs
What is an Software Development & Gaming Ptrogramme and why is it important to study?
Our Software Development and Gaming programme held in London – in the hub of the city’s thriving tech industry offers offer an unparalleled setting to experience careers in software development and gaming. Engage with industry professionals, receive hands-on training, and explore cutting-edge technologies in the context of one of the world’s leading tech hubs.
What career prospects are available for Software Development & Gaming graduates?
Graduates in software development and gaming have a broad range of career prospects, spanning from technical roles like software developers, game designers, and software engineers, to more creative positions such as graphic designers and animation experts. They can also venture into project management, quality assurance, and user experience design.
The industry’s rapid growth offers opportunities in various sectors including entertainment, education, healthcare, and more, with potential for innovation and development of new gaming technologies or applications. Additionally, the skills gained are highly transferable, opening paths in IT consultancy, cybersecurity, and beyond.
What courses does Immerse Offer for Software Development & Gaming?
Immerse Education offers a Software Development & Gaming Career Insights programme in London
What skills, experience, or prior learning do I need for the Software Development & Gaming course?
The Immerse Software Development and Gaming course in London does not require prior experience. Participants only need to have an interest in the field and a willingness to learn. This approach allows participants of all backgrounds to explore software development and gaming, focusing on nurturing curiosity and developing skills from the ground up.
What topics will I study that are related to the Software Development & Gaming course?
In the Immerse Software Development and Gaming Summer School, you’ll dive into the foundational principles of game design, including creating game scenarios and characters, developing game mechanics and dynamics, and exploring various game genres. You’ll also gain practical experience by creating games and coding using Construct 2, with the opportunity to publish your final projects.
What kind of participants are best suited for the Software Development & Gaming course?
How does Immerse Education support ESL learners in their programmes?
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