About Bsc (hons) Computing In Games Development in Dundalk Institute of Technology

The Computer Games Industry is vibrant and has enormous future growth potential far beyond entertainment only. This programme aims to produce graduate software developers who have a particular focus on computer games applications development.

Course Description

The Computer Games Industry is vibrant and has enormous future growth potential far beyond entertainment only. This course aims to produce graduate software developers who have a particular focus on computer games applications development. This honours degree aims to provides students with comprehensive knowledge and skill in developing software and, in particular, the opportunity to gain expertise in the development of computer games.

As well as giving learners the strong computing foundation needed to build a game, there will also be a significant focus on the creative aspects of games' design and development. The emphasis in the first three years is on providing a solid foundation in fundamental computing knowledge and skills and in the technical and creative aspects of games development. The final year offers specialist options and an individual project that involves the development of a substantial implementation of a computer game.

Career Options

As a graduate of this course you will have a skillset that will enable you to gain employment in the ever-growing games industry, working as part of a development team or in any area of the software development industry.

Typical career opportunities:

• Games Specialist and Games Developer
• Web Developer
• Software Engineer
• Systems Architect

Minimum of 60% average in your Standard 12.

We may also check your standard 10 results in English and Maths

If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide an IELTS certificate, or equivalent.

Our undergraduate IELTS requirements are: 

If English is not your first language an IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent when you start the course is essential.