Course Summary
Course Category: Northern Ireland (HET) - Apply through UCAS
The BSc 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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Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
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Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff Points: 104
or
UCAS Grades:
Leaving Cert entry requirements:
104 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level).<br /><br />English O4/H6 or above.<br />
<h4>QQI Level 5 entry requirements:</h4>
<p>1 Distinction and 7 Merits</p>
<p>Refer to course page for required subjects to be taken at unit level.</p>
Leaving Cert Grades and UCAS Points
The following table may help you calculating your Leaving cert grades into UCAS points:
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QQI / FET Links
Points Calculator for QQI Awards:
Details of the QQI scoring system and a points calculator can be found HERE
The Student
Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Creative
Creative people are drawn to careers and activities that enable them to take responsibility for the design, layout or sensory impact of something (visual, auditory etc). They may be atrracted to the traditional artistic pursuits such as painting, sculpture, singing, or music. Or they may show more interest in design activities, such as architecture, animation, or craft areas, such as pottery and ceramics.
Creative people use their personal understanding of people and the world they live in to guide their work. Creative people like to work in unstructured workplaces, enjoy taking risks and prefer a minimum of routine.
Investigative
The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.
Career Progression
With this degree you could become:
- Game Designer
- Gameplay Engineer
- Game Producer
- Games Developer
- VR Developer
- Technical Artist