BSc (Hons) in Computing in Games Development

At DkIT’s Games Development programme, you’ll gain hands‑on experience from day one using industry-standard tools in small computer labs. In your third year you’ll complete a minimum 15‑week work placement with local or international game studios, coordinated via the DkIT Placement Office. You’ll also have opportunities to participate in EU collaborative innovation projects and international exchange via Erasmus, enhancing both technical and soft skills. The department benefits from dedicated support through the IT Learning Centre and the Careers & Employability Centre for placement preparation and portfolio development.

In particular, experiential learning includes:

• Industry placement: Minimum 15-week third-year work placement or Erasmus placement with host companies through Placement Office and departmental organization.
• Live collaborative projects: Participation in Erasmus Strategic Partnership games projects (e.g. CitizenSchool, GENIUS) with international students and NGOs.
• Lab-based development: Small-group labs for game engine programming, animation, UX design via the application of tools including C++, C#, 2D/3D engines, and sound tech modules
• Support services: Access to the IT Learning Centre for programming assistance, and to the Careers & Employability Centre for CVs, interviews, portfolio development.

International exposure: Study or traineeship abroad in Semester 6 via Erasmus partnerships—developing intercultural teamworking and technical collaboration skills.

Facilities and equipment: computer labs for small group teaching, DkIT's IT Learning Centre, access to multimedia studios, animation and sound suites—all for hands‑on creative computing.

Graduates progress to exciting careers in the games industry and broader tech sector: typical roles include Game Engine Developer, Game Designer, UX/UI Designer, Quality Assurance Test Engineer, or AI/Animation Specialist, with salaries reflecting industry demand (e.g., £25k–£35k starting in Ireland). With placement experience and project work built in, you graduate with a proven portfolio and industry network.

• University services: The Careers & Employability Centre offers placement organisation, CV sessions, interview preparation and careers fairs tailored to computing and games graduates. 
• Employment statistics & salary ranges: DkIT Computing graduates have been found to secure related employment within six months of graduation, according to departmental and institute career follow-up surveys.
• University–industry links: Collaborations with industry and Erasmus project partnerships provide exposure to live briefs and links with NGOs, studios, and tech partners
• Accreditation value: QQI-approved Level 8 honours degree ensures employer recognition and access to postgraduate study
• Graduate outcomes: The majority of graduates progress to employment in game studios in Ireland or overseas, in engine programming, analytics, animation, or UX; others engage in research or postgraduate study

Further Academic Progression:

You can go on to postgraduate studies at DkIT, including:

MSc in Computing in Computer Animation

MSc in Computing in Games and Extended Reality

MSc in Medical Device Software Engineering

You may also undertake HDip, research master's or PhD in related creative computing or technology fields