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BSc (Hons) Games Design and Development at Ulster University

Ulster University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

A full-time undergraduate honours degree at Ulster University in Derry~Londonderry combining creative vision and technical skills in conceptualising, developing and implementing gameplay experiences with industry-standard tools and programming languages.

Intake: September 2026  |  Study mode: part-time / full-time  |  Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year one includes Fundamentals of Game Programming (C++ and C# with Unity, Raylib or Godot); year two includes Advanced Game Programming covering Visual Studio, Git and game engine development.

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Entry requirements

GCSE grade C/4 or above in English Language (Level 2 Certificate in Essential Skills - Communication accepted as equivalent), plus University General Entrance Requirements. International applicants: Academic IELTS 6.0 overall with no band score below 5.5 (or an accepted alternative test) for international applicants.

Domestic applicants: GBP 4,985 a year (2026/27). Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland and EU Settlement Status fee Source

International applicants: GBP 17,490 a year (2026/27). International fee Source

Intake: September 2026

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