Games Design & Development

Ulster University
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 4 Years Computer games and animation

A-Level Entry

BCC

About this course

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 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.

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades BCC
Scottish Higher BCCCC
Scottish Advanced Higher CDD
BTEC DMM

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

2134 Programmers and software development professionals
2139 Information technology professionals
2141 Web design professionals
3132 IT user support technicians
2136 IT quality and testing professionals
3131 IT operations technicians

Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Derry~Londonderry
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Computer games and animation