Games Development
Edinburgh Napier University
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Merchiston Campus

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SEP-26

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4 Years

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

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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, ...Read more

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.Your studies are designed to provide entry into the core software engineering layer of the digital entertainment industry. From here, you will be able to progress into a wide range of career paths, both technical and managerial. Based on sound software engineering principles, the course will also equip you for a software engineering career in the wider computing industry.There is a host of British game developers around today and the market is only growing. Becoming accustomed to game development software at Edinburgh Napier University will allow you to compete for highly sought after positions in this exciting industry. Work Placement: Yes

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SR
Student Reviewer
04 Apr 14

Poor university facilities, but the course requires lots of preparetions, and profound knowledge. It is a special course, and requires extra willingness. Poor university..Read more

SR
Student Reviewer
04 Apr 14

Upgrade our facilities! Uni is fun otherwise and I enjoy my course a lot. Sometimes the material we are studying is not very interesting but mostly it is relevant. Would advice..Read more

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£9,790 per year

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£9,790 per year

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£1,820 per year

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£9,790 per year

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Poor university facilities, but the course requires lots of preparetions, and profound knowledge. It is a special course, and requires extra willingness. Poor university...
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Edinburgh Napier University
10 Colinton Road Edinburgh City of Edinburgh EH10 5DT United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Edinburgh Haymarket  0.5 miles away
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