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Games Development
BSc (Hons) · 4 Years · Full-time · 07/09/2026 · UndergraduateMerchiston Campus
Course summary
A degree in Games Development prepares you for the technical end of this exciting entertainment industry. This course provides you with opportunities in the games industry, related research and development companies, as well as other screen industries such as VFX and complex data visualisation.
This course will enable you to become a proficient game developer and open doors to may game developer job opportunities.
On successful completion of this programme, you will have the knowledge, understanding and skills to gain graduate-level employment in games development and the software industry in general.
Your studies are designed to provide entry into the core software engineering layer of the digital entertainment industry. From here, you will be able to progress into a wide range of career paths, both technical and managerial. Based on sound software engineering principles, the course will also equip you for a software engineering career in the wider computing industry.
There is a host of British game developers around today and the market is only growing. Becoming accustomed to game development software at Edinburgh Napier University will allow you to compete for highly sought after positions in this exciting industry.
This programme is accredited by ScreenSkills, an industry-led skills body for the screen industries.
Please visit our website for full course and module details.
How to apply
Apply by
14 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- G443
- Institution code:
- E59
- Campus name:
- Merchiston Campus
- Campus Code:
- M
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
Entry requirements
Standard Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - CCC
GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Minimum grades DMM (Distinction, Merit, Merit).
GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths.
Access to HE Diploma - D: 12 credits M: 33 credits
Pass Access to HE Diploma in a related subject with 45 credits overall with minimum 33 Credits at Merit & 12 Distinction.
Maths required at Level 2 or equivalent.
Scottish Higher - BBBC
National 5 C in Maths or Applications of Maths.
If you are eligible for an adjusted offer under our Contextual Admissions Policy, please see the ‘Minimum Qualification Requirements’ below.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - D*D*
Minimum grades D*D* (Distinction*, Distinction*) or DM plus A Level grade C.
GCSE grade C/4 in Maths.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 28 points
Award of Diploma with 28 points overall with three HL subjects at grades 6, 5, 4.
SL Maths grade 4.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H2, H2, H3, H3
Grades H2, H2, H3, H3 at Higher Level.
Grade O4 at Ordinary Level in Maths.
Scottish HNC - Pass
HNC with C in the graded unit in any subject
In addition have National 5 C in Maths
T Level - M
T Level. GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths is also required.
Minimum Year 2 Entry Requirements
HNC - Pass in Computing, Computer Games Development, Software Development and Data Analytics with Grade B in the graded unit.
HNC Computing (Next Gen) - Pass with 'Achieved with Merit'
SQA Advanced Higher - BBC or BB and SQA Higher BB
A Level - BBB
BTEC Extended Dip DDD in a related subject
Minimum Year 3 Entry Requirements
HND Computing: Software Development - Pass with Grade B at SCQF Level 8 in the graded unit.
Other HNC/D qualifications may be considered, please contact Undergraduate Admissions for advice.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Scottish Higher - BCCC
National 5 grade C in Maths or Applications of Maths is also required.
The grades listed above are our minimum entry requirements for applicants who meet our widening participation criteria. For further information about our entry requirements and our widening participation criteria as outlined within our Contextual Admissions Policy please visit our website.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5. |
Historical entry grades data BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £1820 | Year 1 |
| England | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9790 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
International - Year 1 £18,220 - £21,120 (See course page for details)
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Email:studentrecruitment@napier.ac.uk
Phone:+44 (0)333 900 60 40
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