Overview

The M.Sc. in Game Design & Development aims to equip graduates with the skills, knowledge and abilities to:

• Create compelling interactive works individually or with a team using standard industry methods and milestones
• Demonstrate an understanding of the theory and recurring fundamental concepts of game design and development.
• Integrate knowledge of existing works, game design and development to produce innovative games.
• Rapidly iterate upon a game concept and integrate player feedback.
• Assess a game's design or new technologies to assist with decision-making and adaptation of features as they relate to a game's core.
• Analyse the systems integration and dynamics and advise on iteration and implementation.
• Evaluate a game's requirements, scope, opportunities and limitations to improve production, efficiency and the end product.

For Further Information Contact:

Course Director:  Dr Brenda Romero,    
Tel: 353 (0)61 202786
Email: brenda.romero@ul.ie

Programme Content

Content of the modules can be found by using the search option on the Book of Modules

Entry Requirements

A BSc Level 8 honours degree (NFQ or other internationally recognised equivalent) with a significant component of software development, such as a BSc in Game Design or Game Development, Computer Science, with at least a 2.2 honours plus portfolio examination. In lieu of this, professional programming experience/ability, professional game design experience/ability and portfolio of existing game work in either game design or game programming. Applicants may be called for an interview.

Suitable for BSc for an option of a 3+2 according to Bologna Agreement.

WHAT TO INCLUDE WITH YOUR APPLICATION:

• Qualification transcripts and/or certificates (including certified English translations if applicable)
• English language qualification(s) (if English is not your first language)
• A copy of your birth certificate (long document)

English Language Requirements

Applicants whose first language is not English must provide evidence of either prior successful completion of a degree qualification taught through the medium of English or meet one of the criteria below (no longer than two years prior to application):

Acceptable English Language qualifications include the following:

• Matriculation examinations from European countries where English is presented as a subject and an acceptable level is achieved
• Irish Leaving Certificate English –Ordinary Level Grade D or above
• TOEFL – 580 (paper based) or 90 (internet based)
• IELTS – Minimum score of 6.5 with no less than 6 in any one component.
• English Test for English and Academic Purposes (ETAPP) – Grade C1
• GCE ‘O’ level English Language/GCSE English Language – Grade C or above
• University of Cambridge ESOL –Certificate of Proficiency in English - Grade C / Certificate in Advanced English - Grade A
• GCE Examination Boards – Oxford Delegacy of Local Examinations – Grade C / Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate – School Certificate Pass 1-6 / University of London Entrance and School Examinations Council – School Certificate Pass 1-6

Results in examinations other than those listed above may also be accepted as meeting our English language requirements. Contact the International Education Division for advice.