John is the Programme Leader for the BSc Computer Games Programming degree at the University of Derby. He combined his academic background, having previously taught at the University of Manchester, and his years in the games industry in order to develop an undergraduate degree specifically targeted to fill the games programmer short-fall in the UK. The ‘clean-slate’ approach adopted at the University of Derby has ensured that there are no hangovers from previous degree programmes while ensuring an ideal balance between vocational and academic study. The approach has proved very successful and can be seen in the high interest from applicants and industry.
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