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.
At the beginning of the course you will gain practical experience of software development using object-oriented programming, as well as an understanding of how software systems are used in businesses, and methods to build effective user interfaces. You are then taught key methods of software engineering used in industry, while expanding your knowledge of areas such as databases and operating systems.
The later years of the course focus on the key skills required by industry, such as project management, secure software development, and techniques to facilitate software evolution. You will also gain experience of emerging areas such as artificial intelligence, and software engineering for safety critical systems. At this stage you will be able to design and develop large-scale software systems, and be able to choose appropriate methodologies to do so.
This programme is accredited by ScreenSkills, an industry-led skills body for the screen industries.
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You may incur additional costs during your education at the University over and above tuition fees in an academic year such as laptops, stationary and additional resources.
Lectures and tutorials.
Mixture of practical assessments, development reports, academic essays, and exams.
This programme is accredited by ScreenSkills, an industry-led skills body for the screen industries.
Get access to our purpose-built labs with industry-relevant equipment.
The IS1 is the first year of a four year International Incorporated Bachelors. And its designed to strengthen your English language abilities and introduce core concepts and knowledge required at university study level. Once you have successfully completed your studies you will continue the remaining stages of your degree directly with the University of your choice.
Learn more about International Stage OneThe International Stage Two is the perfect pathway if you want a undergraduate degree from a Scottish University but do not meet the requirements for direct entry.
The IS2 course provides an intensive combination of first year University subject modules with English language skills.
Following successful completion of the IS2 you will continue onto your second year degree study directly with the University of your choice.
Learn more about International Stage TwoYou can find the applicable international student course fee for your chosen pathway study route listed below.
| Study Route | Tuition Fees 2024-2025 |
| International stage One (IS1) | £14,595 – £16,595 |
| International Stage Two (IS2) | £15,195 – £15,595 |
| Pre-Masters (International Incorporated Masters – IIM) | £8,995 – £12,095 |
| Please note: There is an additional £210 administration fee payable to Oxford International. Stated fees do not include tuition applicable for your degree course continued at Edinburgh Napier University. |
Progression scholarships available for students moving into a degree from all our pathway routes*.
These are available for students from all countries and are automatic on application. ENU progression scholarships, applied to each year of study:
Undergraduate 2024-25
Biosciences……………………£3,000 per year
Business …………………….. £3,000 per year
Digital Media ……………… £3,000 per year
Engineering ……………….. £3,000 per year
Computing ………………….£3,000 per year
Mass Communications…£3,000 per year
* except BA (Hons) Business Management
Progression scholarships available for students moving into a degree from all our pathway routes*.
These are available for students from all countries and are automatic on application. ENU progression scholarships, applied to each year of study:
Postgraduate 2024-25
Arts & Creative Industries….. £3,0000 per year
Business ………………….. £3,000 per year
Computing ………………. £3,000 per year
Healthcare ………………. £3,000 per year
* except MSc International Business Management
Up to £4,000 off tuition of your pathway programme.
Please note you’ll have to apply for a pathway scholarship and only a selection of students will be awarded. For more information on the scholarships we offer to international students please contact us.
Applying is easy. Complete the online application form and follow the instructions. If you have any queries please contact us.
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