There is a growing need and demand for Graduates qualified within the computer games sector. This programme is designed to encompass Game development with specialisms in the field of games design and games software development. The Programme enables students to gain an overall understanding of the sector then allowing them to focus in specialist areas.
There is a growing need and demand for Graduates qualified within the computer games sector. This programme is designed to encompass Game development with specialisms in the field of games design and games software development. The Programme enables students to gain an overall understanding of the sector then allowing them to focus in specialist areas.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
15/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
G750
Institution Code
G42
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
Scottish HigherB,B,C,C including either Maths; Application of Maths; Computing or a Science subject International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme26 26 points including HL Maths or Computer Science at 4 Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)MMM Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in relevant subject. Must include Maths Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H3,H3,H3,H3 to include Maths or Computing or a Science subject Scottish HNCPass Year 2: 15 credit HNC Computer Games Development with B in Graded Unit Scottish HNDPass HND Computer Games Development with B in Graded Unit 2. The HND must include one of the following Maths units: Computer Programming: Applied Mathematics (level 7); Mathematics for Interactive Computing: Essential Techniques (level 7); Mathematics: Calculus and Matrices for Computing (level 7); Mathematics for Computing (level 8). In addition to the Maths unit, specific units are required depending on the stream to be taken: Software Development stream - must include the following compulsory units (or equivalent): Computer Games Development: Object Oriented Programming; Computer Games: Programming Fundamentals and Game Technology. The HND must also include one of the following units: Artificial Intelligence for Computer Games; Game Customisation & Scripting, Game Physics, Software Development: Abstract Data Structures; Programming a Game for a Mobile Device or Software Development: Object Orientated Programming. Design Stream - must include include 3 units from the following (or equivalent): 2D Animation; 3D Level Editing; Games Interface Design; Game Design Theory; Designing and developing an interactive product games; Narrative and Genre in Computer Games; Game Customisation & Scripting or Game Design: Pitch to Treatment Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6)Pass Accepted as equivalent to one Higher at grade B as part of the overall grade profile of Highers required for entry. Any essential subjects at Higher should still be achieved in addition to the Foundation Apprenticeship. A levelC,C,C to include Maths, Computing or a Science subject T LevelPass (C and above) Digital Production, Design and Development |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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Scotland | £1,820 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £15,200 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |