Games Technologies BSc
Queen's University BelfastBelfast, United Kingdom
Course overview
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 focus for new approaches to XR (extended reality), virtual production and digital twinning, which are becoming increasingly important to innovation in numerous social science, engineering, medical and economic applications. This programme is housed within the School of Arts, English and Languages not only because the School plays host to MediaLab, but because creativity, in addition to expected core competencies in computing, is critical to an ever-changing industry landscape that requires increasingly cross-disciplinary expertise.
This is a preparatory degree that brings virtual worldbuilding, design and creativity together with game engine technologies to enable students to gain practical skills in game engine programming on platforms including Unity, Unreal and Blender. It will address specific skills gaps across industry both locally and internationally, where expertise and experience of the opportunities afforded by these new media tools will become increasingly important. The course is designed to create graduates that can secure roles across numerous industries, not only in games development but across other fields as well.
Key highlights
- Practical game engine programming using Unity, Unreal and Blender
- Combines virtual worldbuilding, design and creativity with game engine technologies
- Explores XR, virtual production and digital twinning applications
- Access to the School's MediaLab facilities
- Cross-disciplinary approach blending creative practice with core computing skills
- Designed to address industry skills gaps locally and internationally
Entry requirements
- A-level: ABB — ABB
Scholarships
County Antrim Grand Jury Bursary
Approximately £1500 depending on funding available.
Early Confirmation Award
Funding Amount - £1500
Up to £1,500International Undergraduate Scholarships
This award is £3500 (fee rate 1) for first year of study; £4000 (fee rate 2) for first year of study.
INTO Progressors Scholarship
£1500 reduction in tuition fees for first year of study.
Up to £1,500LLB Senior Status International Scholarship
Scholarships Value - £4000
Up to £4,000Queen's Loyalty Scholarship
20% reduction on first year gross tuition fees.
Up to 20% of feesQueen’s Family Scholarship
20% reduction on first year gross tuition fees.
Up to 20% of feesRoyal Academy of Engineering: Engineering Leaders Scholarship Programme
Funding Amount: £5000 - £10,000
Up to £5,000Vice Chancellor’s International Attainment Scholarship - Undergraduate
50% reduction on full tuition fees paid for all years of a programme, up to a maximum of four years (including advanced entry into Year 2 or Year 3).
Up to 50% of fees
Careers this course leads to
- Games developer
- Game engine programmer
- XR developer
- Virtual production technician
- 3D environment artist
- Digital twin developer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £4,985 (NI/ROI), £9,790 (GB) | International: £24,600
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Queen's University Belfast, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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