Computer Science or Game Development degree?
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Shrander
I am interested in both fields, and am wondering which would be a better choice to pursue. I've spent years on computers and games, and have been constantly learning and loving.
The Computer Science degree offered at the college I am enrolled in seems very general, but covers quite a bit.
The Game Design and Development degree focuses on programming, but gives a bit of coverage with modeling, animation, networks, and a few other small bits.
Which would be the one where I would be more likely to land a reliable job not too long after leaving college?
(I am not going to a "top of the line" college, so I wouldn't expect to get a position in any of the huge companies out there.)
Which would be a more enjoyable job?
(I would be fine with the idea of sitting in a room for 10+ hours a day staring at a screen of code, constantly having to rewrite it and make changes.)
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The short answer is computer science. Recruiters are more familiar with the standard "computer science" degree, and thus it can land you a job at more places (albeit non-game positions). On the other hand, a "game development" degree is not known by as many people, and many may question if it's a good degree for a non-game development position. |
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Niether as both degrees will elad to unemployment- unless you live in india. |
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