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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Games Development
Glasgow Caledonian University
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Games Development course at Glasgow Caledonian University.
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A level
C,C,C
to include Maths, Computing or a Science subject
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The Games Development course at Glasgow Caledonian University features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
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Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: G750
Here's what Glasgow Caledonian University says about its Games Development course.
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.
Source: Glasgow Caledonian University
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Computer, Communications and Interactive Systems
Location
Main Site | Glasgow
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Interactive and electronic design
• Computer games
Start date
7 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,790 per year |
| Scotland | £1,820 per year |
| Wales | £9,790 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,790 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,790 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,790 per year |
| EU | £15,700 per year |
| International | £15,700 per year |
Glasgow Caledonian University student reviews
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Glasgow Caledonian University
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
The Games Development course at Glasgow Caledonian University features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni
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Teaching on my course
93%
high
Teaching on my course
93%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
95%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
100%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
91%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
88%
med
Learning opportunities
88%
high
Learning opportunities
88%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
96%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
80%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
91%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
88%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
82%
high
Assessment and feedback
87%
med
Assessment and feedback
87%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
96%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
95%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
89%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
73%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
82%
med
Academic support
88%
med
Academic support
88%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
79%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
96%
high
Organisation and management
78%
med
Organisation and management
78%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
79%
med
How well organised is your course?
77%
med
Learning resources
87%
med
Learning resources
87%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
85%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
95%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
85%
med
Student voice
76%
med
Student voice
76%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
73%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
79%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
75%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
81%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
86%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
96%
high
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
93%
high
Teaching on my course
93%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
94%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
98%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
90%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
89%
high
Learning opportunities
94%
high
Learning opportunities
94%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
98%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
94%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
94%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
95%
high
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
89%
high
Assessment and feedback
89%
high
Assessment and feedback
89%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
94%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
90%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
81%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
96%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
84%
med
Academic support
92%
high
Academic support
92%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
93%
high
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
91%
med
Organisation and management
92%
high
Organisation and management
92%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
90%
high
How well organised is your course?
93%
high
Learning resources
97%
high
Learning resources
97%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
95%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
98%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
99%
high
Student voice
88%
high
Student voice
88%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
83%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
92%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
91%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
85%
high
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
96%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
81%
med
Student information
The Games Development course at Glasgow Caledonian University features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
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Earnings after graduation
The Games Development course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for Glasgow Caledonian University graduate earnings across each of those subject areas.
Earnings
£25.9k
First year after graduation
£31.4k
Third year after graduation
£35.8k
Fifth year after graduation
Earnings
£20.8k
First year after graduation
£25.4k
Third year after graduation
£28.5k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Games Development.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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