Whether it is Call of Duty or Subway Surfers, PlayStation or X-Box, mobile or virtual reality, video games are a huge part of our lives and the biggest entertainment market in the world. Game Designers and Developers are a critical part of the pipeline in the global success of the games industry. This degree is designed to give you the skills and knowledge you need to start your career in Games.
Our BSc Hons in Games Design and Development provides students with specialist knowledge and experience in designing, developing, and programming gameplay experiences using industry sta...
Whether it is Call of Duty or Subway Surfers, PlayStation or X-Box, mobile or virtual reality, video games are a huge part of our lives and the biggest entertainment market in the world. Game Designers and Developers are a critical part of the pipeline in the global success of the games industry. This degree is designed to give you the skills and knowledge you need to start your career in Games. <br/>Our BSc Hons in Games Design and Development provides students with specialist knowledge and experience in designing, developing, and programming gameplay experiences using industry standard tools, software languages and practices associated with making games. The course also provides an environment to fully explore opportunities for collaboration and the technical knowledge and insight into the game studio development of marketing strategies and I.P, aligned with development skills for those who wish to pursue independent games development and programming.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
09/2025
Campus
Derry~Londonderry
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
WW71
Institution Code
U20
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Scottish HigherB,C,C,C,C Access to HE DiplomaD:12,M:30,P:3 If taking an Access Course validated by Ulster or QUB, you should achieve a minimum of 60% International Baccalaureate Diploma ProgrammePearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)104 UCAS Tariff Points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level. GCSE/National 4/National 5For full-time study, you must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements for admission to a first degree course and hold a GCSE pass at Grade C/4 or above English Language. Level 2 Certificate in Essential Skills - Communication will be accepted as equiva Scottish Advanced HigherC,D,D A levelB,C,C |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
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Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland | £4,750 | 2024/25 | Year 1 | |
England, Scotland, Wales | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 | |
EU, International | £17,010 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
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