The computer games industry continues to grow as more people play games on their consoles, PCs, tablets and smart phones and on social media sites.
The BSc Computer Games programmes aim to produce graduates with the right mix of practical skills and technical knowledge to enter this sector, which currently has a high demand for qualified practitioners.
The University has excellent studio facilities including HD Video Production Suite, Art Studio, Digital Audio Recording Studio, Game Design Studio featuring 3D Laser Scanning tools, Motion Capture tools and a Rapid Prototyping machine. There is also a User Experience lab where games can be tested and evaluated.
The Design and Software Development degree programmes are accredited by the Chartered Institute for IT (BCS), and students enjoy the benefit of guest lectures by industry experts. Games Design covers Player Centred Design Principles where the player is the focus of the Game Design Process. This approach covers practices taken from Human Computer Interaction (HCI) where students learn various tools and techniques which are applied to all stages of the player centered design lifecycle, such as conceptulisation and evaluation. Students apply this theory by iterating and evaluating physical and digital prototypes around Human behaviour. Students also study Game Narrative, Serious Games Design and Player Psychology.
In Years 1, 2 and 3 the student in all Games Programmes will take part in an Integrated Project, this is an opportunity for the students from different disciplines to come together to make games. Often the briefs for the projects have been generated in partnership with Industry, this gives students some 'real world' experience. The design element covers computer arts – specialist media design and creation, and game asset integration. After Year 3, there is an option to complete a one-year, paid work placement.
Course Details - Modules
Modules are not listed for this Course.
Course Details – Assessment Method
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Course Details – Professional Bodies
BCS - The Chartered Institute for IT
How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
GWK2
Institution code:
G42
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Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 3
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
HND in Computer Games Development (with a design-heavy delivery model). HND must include an A in Graded Units. Must include one of the following mathematics units in the HND; Mathematics for Interactive Computing: Essential Techniques, Mathematics: Calculus and Matrices for Computing or Computer Programming: Applied Mathematics (level 7) or Mathematics for Computing 2 (level 8). HND must also include three from the following units (or equivalent): 2D Animation; 3D Level Editing; Games Interface Design; Game Design Theory; Designing and developing an interactive product games; Narrative and Genre in Computer Games; Game Customisation & Scripting or Game Design: Pitch to Treatment
Applications for Year 1 and Year 2 entry should be made for BSc (Hons) Games Development
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Minimum Qualification Requirements
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English language requirements
Test
Grade
AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic)
6.0
Overall score of 6.0 with the minimum of 5.5 in each element
English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.
Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
77%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
65%
Go onto work and study:
85%
Fees and funding
England
9250.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
Wales
9250.0
Year 1
Channel Islands
9250.0
Year 1
Republic of Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
Scotland
1820.0
Year 1
EU
12250.0
Year 1
International
12250.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
2022/23 fees are yet to be confirmed. The stated fee is the 2021/22 fee and can be used as a guide. For further information please visit our website www.gcu.ac.uk/study/tuitionfees
Provider information
City Campus
Cowcaddens Road
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Glasgow
G4 0BA
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