Study Applied Computer Games
Career-focused degrees
We provide students with all of the experiences and skills required for a career in the future of gaming applications. Our gaming degrees cover software development, animation, design and more.
You will find cutting-edge facilities and teaching that is informed by breakthrough research taking place here on campus. We are passionate about virtual reality and our international community of designer and developer graduates is growing each year.
You will master skills and gain experience, which has helped previous students into careers with leading companies such as Rockstar North, Guerrilla Games, CCP Games, Sega and Electronic Arts.
A great place to learn
3D Animation and Visualisation with pathways for Games and VFX
| Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location | UCAS code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Full Time |
4 Years | Sep 25 | Glasgow | 3DAV |
If you want to become one of the artists or animators that create the content for the next generation of games, apps, movies and streaming shows, this course will develop your art skills with the latest technologies.
3D Design for Virtual Environments
| Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
Full Time |
1 Year | Sep 25 | Glasgow |
Progress to a career in 3D design, virtual environments, architectural visualisation, computer games or visual effects. Develop advanced, postgraduate-level expertise in 3D modelling, lighting, rendering, animation and video production.
Digital Design (direct entry)
| Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location | UCAS code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Full Time |
2 Years | Sep 25 | Glasgow | 3K7Q |
Study the creation of visual design, user experience for web, mobile and motion graphics at degree level. Solve complex problems with innovative, visually-creative solutions and progress as a digital designer or UI/UX designer.
Games Development
| Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location | UCAS code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Full Time |
2 - 4 Years | Sep 25 | Glasgow | G750 |
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.
User Experience and Interaction Design
| Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
Part Time |
2 Years | Sep 25 | Glasgow |
Pursue a career in user experience design with a course that will equip you with multi-disciplinary knowledge and skills to design, develop and evaluate interactive systems that enable and enhance user experience.
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