CAO (Higher Education - HET)

Degree - Ordinary Bachelor

Computer Games Development (Letterkenny campus)

Course Code
AU260
Zone
Level
NFQ Type
Major
Duration
3 Years
Attendence
Full Time

Course Summary

Course Category: CAO (Higher Education - HET)
AU260 - Bachelor of Science in Computer Games Development
AU260 - Bachelor of Science in Computer Games Development

Our Bachelor of Science in Computing with Computer Games Development is designed to give you the skills and knowledge to embark on a successful career in the games industry - one of the most dynamic and cutting-edge industries in the world today.

Course Details

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College Link  >  Computer Games Development (Letterkenny campus)

Colleges often have information about the course on their own website, along with other useful information relating to the college. (Note: Not always available)

What will you study?

    Programming Game Development Computing Personal Skills Computer Systems Industry Studies Mathematics Robotics
Important
  • Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.

Progression to CAO Courses

The Student - Career Interests

This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:

Creative

Creative people are drawn to careers and activities that enable them to take responsibility for the design, layout or sensory impact of something (visual, auditory etc). They may be atrracted to the traditional artistic pursuits such as painting, sculpture, singing, the performing arts or music. Or they may show more interest in design activities, such as architecture, animation, or craft areas, such as pottery and ceramics.

Creative people use their personal understanding of people and the world they live in to guide their work. Creative people like to work in unstructured workplaces, enjoy taking risks and prefer a minimum of routine.

Enterprising

Enterprising people like situations that involve using resources for personal or corporate economic gain. Such people may have an opportunistic frame of mind, and are drawn to commerce, trade and making deals. Some pursue sales and marketing occupations. Many will eventually end up owning their own business, or in management roles in larger organisations. They tend to be very goal-oriented and work best when focused on a target. Some have an entrepreneurial inclination.

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Career Progression

The main employers are: Games Companies, Mobile Apps Development Companies, and Software Houses.

Graduate careers typically include: Computer Programmer, Game Developer, and Mobile Apps Developer.

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