Computer Games Technology - BSc (Hons) / MSci

This course aims to develop critical, current, analytical and agile graduates, who:

produce computer games in a legal and ethical manner;
have a diverse understanding of the key issues that exist in games development;
combine the critical faculties that derive from a traditional academic degree with the professional skills and flexibility needed to get the best jobs in the games development industry;
can manage their own personal development and lifelong learning;
are equipped to be familiar with a variety of contemporary industry tools and agile enough to respond to new technologies and consumer trends.

OpportUNIty: Student Jobs on Campus ensures that our students are given a first opportunity to fill many part-time temporary positions within the University. This allows you to work while you study with us, fitting the job around your course commitments. By taking part in the scheme, you will gain valuable experiences and employability skills, enhancing your prospects in the job market.

GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade C/4 or above
Equivalent level 2 qualifications can be accepted
Must have been achieved at the point of enrolment
See level 3 entry under Irish Leaving Certificate for full details
English Language and Mathematics at grade C or above
Must have been achieved at the point of enrolment

The School of Computing and Digital Technology has a range of state-of-the-art computing facilities, including a dedicated computer games development lab. This houses high specification game development PCs, Sony PlayStation Dev Kits and a range of industry standard software.
We have strong ties with the games industry including Microsoft, Sony and many local independent studios.
We have an established research reputation in the application of computer games technology to healthcare and medicine. We actively encourage our students to collaborate and explore how computer games can be used to solve problems in other fields and disciplines.
By exposing you to current industry standard technologies and encouraging the development of your practical computer programming skills, we make you more employable across a range of computing disciplines.
The course encourages you to engage with industry, allowing a number of flexible paths to gaining work experience, including work-based learning modules, taking a placement year and working on your own commercial products within the University.