Program No-

1151

Glasgow Caledonian University

Glasgow, Scotland, UK

Computer Games (Design) (B.Sc. Hons)

Admission Requirements

**Academic Requirement at Undergraduate level for students with British Qualifications stay the same regardless of the Student's country of residence.

A Personal statement. At least 1 Academic references/Testimonial from School and College.

About The Program

About The University

Application Deadline

Start Date

Sep

Academic IELTS score of 6.0 with no element below 5.5

Minimimum Academic Requirement

English Proficiency Requirement

Other Requirements

Program Level

30 Days

Average Decision Time

None

Application Fees

Yearly Tuition Fees

11,845 GBP

Bachelor

Program Duration

4 Years

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*£1,000 scholarship is given on the 1st year.
and £1,000 for each subsequent year of the degree. Up to £4,000 over 4 years.

Using your imaginative and creative skills you can progress to a career as a computer games designer. Study the creation of virtual worlds, innovative games and how the latest games technology can be applied to real-world problems

GCU's Computer Games programmes aim to produce graduates with the right mix of practical skills and technical knowledge to enter the computer games industry.

GCU has excellent studio facilities including HD Video Production Suite, Art Studio, Digital Audio Recording Studio, Game Design Studio featuring 3D Laser Scanning tools, Motion Capture tools and a Rapid Prototyping machine. There is a User Experience lab where games can be tested and evaluated and a Virtual Reality lab containing a full-featured Driving Simulator and other VR equipment such as Oculus Rifts. In Years 1, 2 and 3 students in all programmes take part in an Integrated Project, an opportunity for students from the different disciplines to make games together. You'll also enjoy guest lectures by industry experts.

Computer Games Design covers Player Centred Design Principles where the player is the focus of the Game Design Process. This approach covers practices taken from Human Computer Interaction (HCI) where you'll learn various tools and techniques such as conceptualisation and evaluation. You'll also study Game Narrative, Serious Games Design, and Player Psychology and Computer Arts.

Course structure-

Year 1

Mathematics for Computer Games, Introduction to Games Design, Introduction to Games Programming, Fundamentals of Computing, Fundamentals of 3D Graphics.

Year 2

Game Programming 1, Game Design 1, 3D Modeling and Digital Sculpting or Drawing for Design, Game Content Design, Human Computer Interaction.

Year 3

User Psychology, Serious Games Design, Game Preproduction workshop, Usability Research Methods.

Year 4

Affective Design, Game Narrative, Design for Change, Honours Project, GameSystem Design.

Graduates have gone on to work at Rockstar, Electronic Arts, Sony and Guerrilla Games.

Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) is a vibrant, innovative and multi-award winning University for the Common Good.

The university aims to contribute to society in a manner that embraces yet goes beyond the traditional role of a university. GCU’s For the Common Good commitment is brought to life and delivered by students and staff across academic schools and departments.

Academic excellence

GCU’s student experience nurtures knowledge and creativity to address real-world global challenges, transforming the lives of our students and others.

Ranked in the world’s top 150 universities in the Times Higher Education’s 200 under 50 league (2017)

We have academic schools offering high-quality teaching, innovative facilities and specialist areas of study
We have world-leading and internationally excellent research
We are the largest provider of nursing and midwifery education; have experts in renewables, energy and construction; and we are a leading provider of management, business, law and social science education
We are raising attainment of talented individuals from all backgrounds through articulation and widening access initiatives such as College Connect and the Caledonian Club

Outstanding student experience

Our modern city-centre campus provides an excellent learning environment for more than 20,000 students and 1,600 staff from more than 100 countries. GCU’s friendly campus community offers:

The award-winning Saltire Centre with large academic library
Opportunities to study abroad or as part of a global exchange
95% of GCU graduates find work or further study within six months of graduation (HESA, Destination of Leavers from Higher Education, 2018).
£32million Glasgow campus redevelopment completed in 2016
Representation from the GCU Student Association
A 90% satisfaction rating in the International Student Barometer 2016 (ISB)
All the on-campus facilities you need including accommodation and health and fitness
GCU has received the Cycle Friendly Campus award from Cycling Scotland – the first of its kind in Scotland
GCU was the first university in Scotland to achieve EcoCampus Platinum certification for its environmental practices]
Ranked first in Scotland for work experience opportunities

BANGLADESH

HSC minimum 60% marks or minimum GPA 3.5. Minimum mark 60% in all subjects with science background.

INDIA

12 years education with 60% minimum marks in all subjects. Advanced entry to Level 2 or 3 can be considered with equivalent study from Bachelor's degree programme with science background.

NEPAL

12 years education with 60% minimum marks in all subjects with science background..

PAKISTAN