Hello Alecs

Software engineering degrees seem to vary quite a bit from school to school in terms of what it really entails, so, I guess it would depend on your school. Does your school have other computer related programs as well, such as a computer science or computer engineering degree?

In my experience, the software engineering degree I got was more focused on studying the lifecycle of producing software -- software processes, project management, risk management, different phases of software processes like gathering requirements, learning how to design UIs, using tools for software architecture design, testing procedures, etc. We were required to write applications for various projects throughout the program but learning how to program wasn't a part of the course.

I think it depends on what you want to do in the game industry. Do you want to be a programmer? Designer? Tester?

If you want to be a programmer and are just starting out, I think that a computer science degree would be more useful than a software engineering degree. If you already know how to code, then having a software engineering degree is a plus for games, but definately not a must.

Having a software engineering educational background would help you keep an eye on the big picture and give you skills to manage yourself better. It helps when trying to prioritize things or know how to interact with other departments in a way that is best for everyone. Understanding their point of view and what they need helps ease communication between teams and individuals.

Hope that helps. Feel free to post any more questions that you may have.


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