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Games Development

Glasgow Caledonian University

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    14-SEP-26

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Use your imagination and creativity to study the technology and techniques in computer games to degree level and progress to a career as a computer games Software Developer or Designer. The BSc (Hons) Games Development course allows you to specialise in one of two key disciplines within the games industry: games software development or games design. The course will provide you with the knowledge, skills and experiences needed to excel as a graduate in the computer games field. You will select one of two distinct paths within the course, ultimately graduating with either a BSc (Hons) Games Development (Design) or a BSc (Hons) Games Development (Software). In Year 1 of the course, you'll study the foundations of creating games. In addition, you'll develop the skills required to prototype games using technologies such as Unity and Unreal games engines. After Year 1 you will select your specialisation choosing between one of two streams. Games Design Stream: In Years 2-4 you'll specialise in Games Design through a series of individual and collaborative modules. Individual modules will develop your expertise in areas such as Games Narrative, Game System Design, Game User Research, User Psychology, Serious Game Design, Engine Based Development, and facilitate the development of portfolio pieces. Collaborative modules will see you work together with students from other specialised courses within the Department of Applied Computer Games such as 3D Animation and Visualisation with pathways for Games and VFX and 3D Design for Visual Environments in order to produce games to either internal or industry-specified briefs. Games Software Development Stream: In Years 2-4 you'll specialise in Games Software Development through a series of individual, and collaborative modules. Individual modules will develop your expertise in areas such Artificial Intelligence, Mobile Game Development, C++ and OpenGL, Network Game Development, Engine Based Development, and facilitate the development of portfolio pieces. Collaborative modules will see you work together with students from other specialised courses within the Department of Applied Computer Games such as 3D Animation and Visualisation with pathways for Games and VFX and 3D Design for Visual Environments in order to produce games to either internal or industry-specified briefs. The course offers the possibility of undertaking an industry placement in a games company or studying abroad through Erasmus exchanges. Your career Graduates have gone on to work in companies such as Crytek, Electronic Arts, No Code, King, Media Molecule, Outplay Entertainment, Rockstar North and Sony.

Application deadline

14/01/2026

Tuition fees

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£ 15,700per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

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Glasgow Caledonian University

Glasgow Caledonian University

  • University League Table

    89th

  • Campus address

    Glasgow Caledonian University, Cowcaddens Road, Glasgow, Scotland, G4 0BA, United Kingdom

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The Glasgow campus is in the heart of a city known for being welcoming and affordable.
GCU can help international students with their visa application, accommodation advice, and with English language, helping them to settle in and feel at home.
Glasgow Caledonian believes education is for everyone – with a wide range of generous scholarships to help ensure that courses are accessible for all.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Computer Science

    61st out of 118 5

  • Entry standards

    / Max 229
    153 67%

    26th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    77.0 77%

    56th

    3

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.14 78%

    30th

    6

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