Program Description

The Computer Games Industry is vibrant and has enormous future growth potential far beyond entertainment only. This programme aims to produce graduate software developers who have a focus on computer game development.

This honours degree aims to provide students with comprehensive knowledge and skill in developing software and the opportunity to gain expertise in the development of computer games. 

As well as giving learners the strong computing foundation needed to build a game, there will also be a significant focus on the creative aspects of games' design and development. The emphasis in the first three years is on providing a solid foundation in fundamental computing knowledge and skills and in the technical and creative aspects of games development. Students will produce numerous portfolio pieces during the four-year programme, with a large project integrating content across multiple modules delivered in the second semester of each year.  The final year offers specialist options and a team project that involves the development of a substantial computer game.

Career Options

As a graduate of this course, you will have a skill set that will enable you to gain employment in the ever-growing games industry, working as part of a development team or in any area of the software development industry.

Typical career opportunities include:

• Game Engine Developer, Game (Narrative) Designer, Shader Programmer, Multiplayer Game Developer, UI and UX Designer, Creative Manager.
• Front End Developer, Java/ C++ Developer, Software Tester, Mobile Developer.
• Full Stack Developer, AI Developer, Database Developers.
• Software Architects, Build & Release Engineer, Requirements Engineers, Scrum Master.

Three great reasons to consider this course

• Study the creative, developmental and programming components needed for computer game development.
• 83% of graduates are in employment after 6 months of graduating.
• Students undertaking this programme will have the opportunity to participate in various competitions and field-trips at regional, national and European levels to facilitate show casing, networking and evaluating their work both technically and creatively.

Admission Requirements

Garde 12 with a minimum of 55% from a CBSE, State board or equivalent. Subjects must include English and Mathematics.

IELTS Requirements

Listening	Reading	Writing	Speaking	Overall
5.5	5.5	5.5	5.5	6

Remarks:

Students who apply first will receive free housing for the first year. The student will receive a rebate of Euros 1400 on the room rent for the second and third years.