Introducing the Higher Diploma in Game Design at Maynooth University!

The new Higher Diploma in Game Design at Maynooth University is an exciting and innovative multi-disciplinary programme aimed at assisting those looking to access employment opportunities in the Video Game industry. Gaming is one of the largest industries in the world and provides varied opportunities for those with both creative and technical expertise to design and build the games of the future.

The course is part of the Springboard Human Capital Initiative, funded by the Irish Government with the support of the European Union, and is designed to increase the capacity of Higher Education to provide skills-focused programmes in areas where there is an identified skills need. Successful applicants are eligible for free or 90% subsidised fees!

This one-year full time course is open to applicants from all disciplines who currently hold a Level 8 degree. Applicants who do not meet the articulated minimum entry criteria, but who have attained significant experiential learning through their life, are encouraged to consider availing of our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) route. This pathway will require the applicant to outline learning achieved in a non-formal (short courses of learning) and informal (life and professional experience) capacity. Programme directors will assess your application after which you may be called for interview. Informal enquiries can be directed to [email protected].

Further information on this course can be found here.

Informal Enquiries about the Course can be made to [email protected]