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PgCert - Introduction to Games Technologies

Queen's University Belfast

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  • Qualification

    Postgraduate Certificate - PgCert

  • Location

    Queen's University Belfast

  • Study mode

    Part time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

The convergence of technologies, platforms and creative practices around virtual worldbuilding has gained considerable momentum in recent years. The so-called Metaverse is currently providing much focus for new approaches to XR (extended reality), virtual production and digital twining with numerous applications across arts, social sciences, engineering, health and education. The Introduction to Games Technologies allows students from a wide range of backgrounds to understand the tools, technologies and processes which make virtual worldbuilding, design and creativity work together in creating 3D environments. Students gain practical skills in game engine programming on platforms including Unity and Blender. This addresses specific skills gaps across industry where expertise and experience of the opportunities afforded by these new media tools will become increasingly important. The programme aims to recruit students from a wide range of employment and disciplinary backgrounds where the applications of these advanced media production technologies are becoming increasingly important.

Application deadline

21/08/2026

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 7,667per year

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University information

Queen's University Belfast

Queen's University Belfast

Queen's University Belfast

  • University League Table

    23rd

  • Campus address

    Queen's University Belfast, University Road, Belfast, County Antrim, BT7 1NN, United Kingdom

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Queen's is a member of the UK's Russell Group of research-intensive institutions.
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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Civil Engineering

    11th out of 59 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 211
    153 73%

    15th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    97.0 97%

    1st

    4

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.96 74%

    54th

    3

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