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Games Development

Edinburgh Napier University

Venues

Merchiston Campus

Content

A degree in Games Development prepares you for the technical end of this exciting entertainment industry. This course provides you with opportunities in the games industry, related research and development companies, as well as other screen industries such as VFX and complex data visualisation.

This course will enable you to become a proficient game developer and open doors to may game developer job opportunities.

On successful completion of this programme, you will have the knowledge, understanding and skills to gain graduate-level employment in games development and the software industry in general.

This programme is accredited by ScreenSkills, an industry-led skills body for the screen industries.

Entry Requirements

2025 entry requirements

Standard entry:
4 Highers at BBBB plus English and Maths at National 5.

Widening access entry:
4 Highers at BBCC plus English and Maths at National 5.

For entry to year 2 you require 3 Advanced Highers at BBC.

Start Date

September

Qualification

Degree

Award

BSc Hons

Study Method

Full time

UCAS Code

G443

Course Length

4 years

Department

Computing

SCQF Level

10

Career Area

Computing and ICT

Career Sectors

Computer Skills

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