Start
September, February, June
Duration
3 Years
Awarded By
University for the Creative Arts (UCA), UK
Yearly Fees
AED 47,775 (VAT Inclusive)
*Inclusive of VAT
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UK awarded degree through University for the Creative Arts (UCA)
Creative, design-led approach to computing education
Strong focus on AI, Cyber Security & Software Engineering
Opportunity to transfer to UCA UK after Year 1
The BSc (Hons) Game Development awarded by the University for the Creative Arts is a practice-led undergraduate degree designed to equip students with the technical, creative, and problem-solving skills required to design and develop interactive games for contemporary platforms. The course focuses on core areas such as game programming, gameplay mechanics, gameengines, prototyping, interactive systems, and collaborative development workflows, while also introducing students to game design theory and player experience. Through hands-on projects,studio-based learning, and industry-informed briefs, students learn how to develop playable games from concept to completion, working both independently and in multidisciplinary teams. Graduates leave with a strong technical foundation, a professional portfolio of completed projects, and the ability to design, build, test, and refine interactive games, apply programming and development principles effectively, collaborate within production environments, and adapt their skills for careers in game development, interactive media, or related technology-driven creative industries.
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View Full Entry RequirementsAED 47,775 per year (VAT Inclusive). Scholarships and grants may be available for eligible students.
Selected Year
| Level | Unit Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Fundamentals of Games Development Core | 30 |
| 4 | Equality Diversity and Inclusion Core | 15 |
| 4 | Board Game Design Core | 15 |
| 4 | Gameplay Design and Programming Core | 30 |
| 4 | Client Brief Core | 15 |
| 4 | Interactive Narratives Core | 15 |
Total Credits – Year 1
120
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