BSc (Hons) Games Development
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.
Duration
3 Years
Study Mode
Full Time
Intake
September, February, June
Fees
AED 47,775 (VAT Inclusive)
Programme Overview
Course
Overview
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.
UK Awarded Degree (UCA)
Industry-Led Design Projects
Strong Focus on Branding & Visual Identity
Digital, Print & Motion Design Skills
Professional Portfolio Development
Programme Modules
What You
Will Study
Explore the modules taught across each year or level of the programme.
Fundamentals of Games Development
Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Board Game Design
Gameplay Design and Programming
Client Brief
Interactive Narratives
Admissions
Entry
Criteria
& Fees
Pakistan
- Associate Degree from a recognised Pakistani university with 55% or GPA 2.5
- Transcript showing successful completion of 2–3 years of a Bachelor's degree with 55% or GPA 2.5
Foundation (Pakistan)
- HSSC / Intermediate with 60% or 3/5 (12 years of completed school study)
India
- Indian HSC / Standard XII with 60% or higher (CBSE, CISCE & all boards)
- Completion of Year 1 of a Bachelor's degree from a recognised Indian university
Foundation (India)
- Indian HSC / Standard XII with 50% or higher
Philippines
- Associate Degree from a recognised Philippine university with GPA 2.0/5.0 or GPA 3.0/4.0
- Transcript showing completion of 2 years of a Bachelor's degree
Foundation (Philippines)
- Philippine High School Diploma with 80% or higher
Note
- For more detailed undergraduate entry criteria, please click below.
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Recognition
Accreditations &
Quality Assurance
UCA UAE maintains internationally recognised academic quality, giving students confidence in the value of their qualification.
UK Government
Recognised under UK Government frameworks, ensuring academic credibility and compliance with international education standards.
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