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BSc (Hons) Games Development

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Glasgow Caledonian University

Program Overview

The BSc (Hons) Games Development program offers you the opportunity to specialize in one of two significant disciplines within the gaming industry: games software development or games design. This course aims to equip you with the knowledge, skills, and practical experiences necessary to thrive as a graduate in the field of computer games.

During the course, you will choose one of two distinct paths, leading to either a BSc (Hons) Games Development (Design) or a BSc (Hons) Games Development (Software) degree upon graduation.

In the first year of the program, you will focus on building a strong foundation in game creation. Additionally, you will acquire the necessary skills to develop game prototypes using popular technologies like Unity and Unreal game engines. Following the first year, you will make a specialization decision and opt for one of the two available streams.

Program Key Stats

£14,500 (Annual cost)
£9,250 (Annual cost)
Sept Intake : 25th Jan


Eligibility Criteria

CCC
2.7
26
60

1000
24
6.0
78

Additional Information & Requirements

Please note that the provided entry requirements should serve as a guideline and represent the minimum standards necessary for consideration. Applicants who receive a conditional offer may be asked to achieve more than the stated requirements. Year 1 Scottish Higher: BBBB, including Mathematics, and National 5 English with a grade of C. Minimum entry requirement: ABCC/BBBC, including Mathematics, and National 5 English with a grade of C. The minimum entry requirements are specifically for widening access students. If you belong to a group that is currently underrepresented in higher education, you may qualify as a widening access student. This includes residing in a target postcode area, attending a target school or college, participating in SWAP (Scottish Wider Access Programme), being a care-experienced individual or a caregiver, holding refugee status, or being an asylum seeker. A level: CCC, including Mathematics, and GCSE English with a grade of C/4. ILC Higher: H1 H2 H3 H3, including Mathematics, and O2 English if not achieved at Higher Level. IB Diploma: 26 points, including Mathematics at a grade of 6. Standard Level Mathematics Studies at a grade of 6 will also be accepted. BTEC: MMM in Extended Diploma in a relevant subject, including Mathematics, and GCSE English with a grade of C/4. SWAP: Access to STEM with a grade of BB. English language: An IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with no individual element scoring below 5.5. Year 2 College HNC: Completion of a 15-credit HNC in Computer Games Development with a grade of B in the graded unit. Please note that specific modules are required for entry. Year 3 College HND: Completion of a Computer Games Development course with a grade of BB in the graded units. Please note that specific modules are required for entry into the Design or Software Development streams. English language: An IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with no individual element scoring below 5.5.

Career Options

  • Former students have pursued employment opportunities at various renowned companies
  • including Crytek
  • Electronic Arts
  • No Code
  • King
  • Media Molecule
  • Outplay Entertainment
  • Rockstar North
  • and Sony

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