Find the ideal uni course for you with our Course Degree Quiz. Get answers in minutes!
Take Quick QuizGet more tailored course suggestions with our full Course Degree Quiz and apply with confidence.
Take Full QuizSee why Middlesex is top 5 in our rankings at an Autumn Open Day. Book your spot!
Find out moreBook Bradford’s November Open Day and explore the most affordable student city.
Find out moreTaken from 131,500+ data points from students attending university to help future generations
Find out moreDiscover university rankings devised from data collected from current students.
Find out more
Games Development and Production BSc (Hons) BSc (Hons) BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Games Development and Production BSc (Hons) BSc (Hons) BSc (Hons)
**Overview of Programme**
A unique games design undergraduate programme taught at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh. With industry-leading facilities and hands-on learning, our Games Development and Production BSc offers you the opportunity to explore, experiment with, and create interactive experiences.
Led by an award-winning indie developer, youll acquire sought-after skills in game design, 3D graphics, UI/UX, and more. Our expert teaching team will guide you through gaining real-world experience in designing, building, and releasing your own games.
**Design Y...
**Overview of Programme**<br/>A unique games design undergraduate programme taught at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh. With industry-leading facilities and hands-on learning, our Games Development and Production BSc offers you the opportunity to explore, experiment with, and create interactive experiences. <br/>Led by an award-winning indie developer, youll acquire sought-after skills in game design, 3D graphics, UI/UX, and more. Our expert teaching team will guide you through gaining real-world experience in designing, building, and releasing your own games.<br/><br/>**Design Your Own Future**<br/>BSc Games Development and Production offers a unique opportunity to design and develop your own games and interactive experiences in a studio environment. You will create to modern industry standards, while gaining hands-on experience with product lifecycles, technical and professional skills, and practical entrepreneurship knowledge. In the end, you will leave with an expansive portfolio of work that demonstrates your skills, passions, and employability. It is the perfect stepping stone to enable you to smoothly transition to design and programming roles in the games industry.<br/><br/>**Our Games Studio**<br/>This programme has exclusive use of our purpose-built Games Studio inside our £19m innovation and entrepreneurship GRID building. This studio comes equipped with the latest development hardware, allowing the development of modern console or VR experiences. As there are only a handful of universities worldwide capable of offering such design-led programmes, this studio provides a unique mixture of practical supervised studio learning experience, technical know-how, and an interdisciplinary entrepreneurship approach to Games production.
Course Information
1 option available
1 option available
Some courses vary and have tailored teaching options, select a course option below.
Course Information
Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
08/09/2025
Campus
Edinburgh Campus
Course Address
Riccarton
Edinburgh
EH14 4AS
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
G4GD
Institution Code
H24
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
Entry Requirements
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Scottish HigherInternational Baccalaureate Diploma Programme28 with **Mathematics at Higher Level 5 for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: A total of 30 points with Mathematics and Computing at Higher Level 6. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DDM in a relevant subject (including sufficient Mathematics) for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: DDM in a relevant subject (including sufficient Mathematics and Computing). GCSE/National 4/National 5It is also a requirement of every applicant to have English and Mathematics at a minimum of National 5 Grade C or GCSE Grade C or 4 (or equivalent) Scottish Advanced HigherScottish HNCPass HNC with B in graded unit (including sufficient Mathematics at SCQF Level 6) for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: HNC in relevant subject (including sufficient Mathematics and Computing at SCQF Level 6) with A in graded unit. Scottish HNDPass For entry to Year 1: HND in relevant subject (including sufficient Mathematics at SCQF Level 6) with BB in graded units. For entry to Year 2: HND in relevant subject (including sufficient Mathematics and Computing at SCQF Level 6 and Computing) with AB in graded units. Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6)Pass We accept Foundation Apprenticeships in combination with other qualifications such as SQA Highers and Advanced Highers. A levelB,B,C A,B,B including **Mathematics at B for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: ABB including Mathematics and Computing. T LevelWe will consider T Levels as suitable for entry to our degree programmes, however, certain subject requirements may be required for entry to specific programmes. Where this is not evident as part of the T Level studies, we may ask for additional qualifications. |
Search Undergraduate Courses at Heriot-Watt University
Find more courses from Heriot-Watt University with our undergraduate course search.
Upcoming Open Days at Heriot-Watt University
26
Oct, 2024
8
Nov, 2024
Request More Information
Request Information Request Information
Any questions about a specific university or course? Request some information and find out everything you need to know.
Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £1,820 | 2024/25 | Year 1 | |
| England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 | |
| EU, International | £25,008 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
Order Free Prospectuses
The ideal way to read about detailed course information is with a university prospectus. Request a FREE prospectus and learn more about this course today.