FULLY FUNDED
GAME ENGINE BOOTCAMPS

UNREAL FOR BEGINNERS

UNREAL GAME DEVELOPER

UNITY GAME ENGINE: DEVELOPER

UNITY GAME ENGINEER: BEGINNER

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Key features and benefits

Master In-Demand Skills

Gain expert training in game engines like Unity and Unreal, as well as essential tools and workflows used in the industry.

Hands-on Experience

Work on real-world projects with industry partners to build your portfolio and boost your confidence.

Zero cost to you!

Our programmes are all backed by the Department for Education, meaning there is no cost to you for a place on the programme!

Who is this for?

• Recent graduates, masters and final year students passionate about game engines, 3D art, animation, or immersive technology.
• Anyone eager to turn their creative and technical talent into a career in the creative and tech industries.
• People looking to build their professional network and collaborate with industry specialists and peers to expand their opportunities.

What you'll gain

Industry ready skills tailored to what employers are looking for.

A completed project with a reputable industry partner to showcase your expertise

Connections to businesses offering paid experience in your field.

FAQs

Which is the right bootcamp for me?

There are a range of bootcamps available with new ones added all the time. By completing our expression of interest form, we will help to match you to the right bootcamp that suits your goals – see our list of current and previous bootcamps for examples of the opportunities we can create for you.

How are the bootcamps structured?

Bootcamps are available as majority remote - full-time or part-time options, typically consisting of a major project from an industry partner and around 200 guided learning hours to ensure you are ready to deliver the project to the highest standard and to kick start your career.

Is this only for people that want to code full-time?

Not at all! We welcome any and all applicants, whether they want to get stuck into the code, or whether they just want to find out more about the tools and techniques used by modern studios and other interactive media organisations.

Upcoming Unreal Engine Bootcamps

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UNREAL 3D ARTIST

Visual storytelling meets technical mastery

For those who live at the intersection of art and code — this track focuses on materials, shaders, VFX, and performance optimisation. Think the stunning real-time visuals in The Mandalorian — built in Unreal with technical artistry at its core.

Skills You'll Build

Custom Shader & Material Creation

Niagara VFX & Lighting Techniques

Optimization for Real-Time

Blueprints for Art Tools

Real-Time Rendering Pipelines

Experience on a Virtual Production project

Bootcamp Partners

CONTENT PARTNER

2LE Media is an award-winning TV Production Company that makes scripted comedy and drama as well as entertainment formats.

DELIVERY PARTNER

dock10 is the UK's leading television facility which includes an industry-leading 4k UHD-ready virtual studio capability making hundreds of programmes across for the UK's top broadcasters.

UNREAL GAME DEVELOPER

Code gameplay. Build systems. Shape the player experience.

This track is ideal for aspiring gameplay programmers and technical designers who want to master Unreal Engine’s C++ and Blueprint systems. You’ll develop mechanics, AI behaviours, and game development— the kind of systems powering games like Fortnite or Remnant: From the Ashes.

Skills You'll Build

C++ Programming in Unreal

Blueprint Visual Scripting

AI & Gameplay Logic

Multiplayer Foundations

Debugging & Optimization

Real Industry project experience

UNREAL FOR BEGINNERS

New to game development? Start strong.

Perfect for those just entering the world of Unreal, this track gives you a solid foundation in both game design and visual scripting. You'll build simple levels, experiment with Blueprints, and get comfortable in the same engine used by AAA studios and indie teams alike.

Skills You'll Build

Unreal Engine Interface & Workflow

Blueprint Basics

Game Development Principles

Asset Integration

Game Generalists & Producers

Game Studio Project Management

Unreal Bootcamps: Dates and Time Commitment

All Unreal Engine bootcamps listed above begin in May 2025 and will run for 11 weeks.

Schedule: Mon (9:30 – 16:30), Tue – Fri (9:30 – 13:00)

Upcoming Unity Bootcamps

UNITY GAME ENGINE: BEGINNER

Get started in game development

If you’ve ever dreamed of building your own games but don’t know where to start, our Unity Beginner Bootcamp is for you. This hands-on, beginner-friendly course is designed for anyone curious about games, interactive media, or immersive worlds — even if you’ve never written a single line of code before.

What you'll learn

Fundamentals of real-time 3D development

Basic programming concepts using C#

How to design, build, and test simple games

Mechanics, user input, animation and more

Best practices for working in a creative team

Experience on an industry sponsored project

UNITY GAME ENGINEER: DEVELOPER

Level up your skills and start building games.

Already comfortable with coding and ready to step into the world of professional game development? The Unity Developer Bootcamp is built for aspiring creators who want to sharpen their skills, master Unity, and kick-start a career in games and real-time 3D.