
Games Development BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Games Development BSc (Hons)
There is a growing need and demand for Graduates qualified within the computer games sector. This programme is designed to encompass Game development with specialisms in the field of games design and games software development. The Programme enables students to gain an overall understanding of the sector then allowing them to focus in specialist areas.
There is a growing need and demand for Graduates qualified within the computer games sector. This programme is designed to encompass Game development with specialisms in the field of games design and games software development. The Programme enables students to gain an overall understanding of the sector then allowing them to focus in specialist areas.
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
07/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
G750
Institution Code
G42
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
Entry Requirements
Scottish Higher
B,B,C,C
including either Maths; Application of Maths; Computing or a Science subject
Access to HE Diploma
M:45
60 credits overall with 45 Level 3 credits at Merit in Computing or Creative Media, Computer Games and 3D Modelling
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
26
26 points including HL Maths or Computer Science or a Science subject at grade 4
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MMM
Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in relevant subject. Must include Maths
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H3,H3,H3,H3
to include Maths or Computing or a Science subject
Scottish HNC
Pass
Year 2: 15 credit HNC Computer Games Development with B in Graded Unit
Scottish HND
Pass
HND Computer Games Development with B in Graded Unit 2. The HND must include the following compulsory units (or equivalent) for both Software Development and Design streams: Computer Games Development: Object Oriented Programming; Computer Games: Programming Fundamentals and Game Technology
Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6)
Pass
Accepted as equivalent to one Higher at grade B as part of the overall grade profile of Highers required for entry. Any essential subjects at Higher should still be achieved in addition to the Foundation Apprenticeship.
A level
C,C,C
to include Maths, Computing or a Science subject
T Level
Pass (C and above)
Digital Production, Design and Development
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Fees and funding
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
---|---|---|---|
Scotland | £1,820 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £15,200 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |