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Computing: Games Development NQ

(SCQF level 6)

Games Development and Esports, Creative Industries

Mode of Study

Full-time

Start Date

25th Aug 2025, 1 year

Location

City Campus

  • Applications from International Students Welcome
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    Overview

    NQ Computing: Games Development is designed to introduce you to the skills and techniques required to develop skills for further study in areas such as Computer Games Design, Computer Animation and Digital Media Development.

    It provides you with opportunities to gain practical experience in a wide range of creative subjects including Digital Games Design, Programming in a High Level Language and 3D Modelling and Animation.  You'll develop an end-of-year games-based project to integrate and showcase your creative skills. The course will also develop maths based concepts that are required for studying Games Development at higher level.

    While undertaking this course, you'll also be able to achieve an SQA National Progression Award in Computer Games Development at SCQF Level 6. This will equip you for progression to further studies at HNC/D level. 

    The course is placed on the Scottish Credit Qualifications Framework at Level 6. 

    Entry requirements

    Minimum entry requirements

    • Three National 5 qualifications at Grade C or above including English and Mathematics; OR
    • Other equivalent qualifications or experience.

    Additional selection requirements

    You'll be invited for a group and/or individual interview where you can find out more about the course and tell us why you're interested in this subject area or we'll make an offer based on your application form.

    ESOL entry requirements

    Applicants whose first language is not English should have minimum SQA ESOL National 5 or equivalent for NC/NQ courses and ESOL Higher or equivalent for HNC/D courses.

    What you study

    • Digital Games Design.
    • Media Asset Creation.
    • Audio Editing.
    • Mobile Technology.
    • 3D Modelling: Introduction.
    • Creative Project.
    • Games Programming.
    • Maths – Analysis/Algebra and Calculus.
    • Graphics for Games.

    After the course

    Careers

    This course prepares you for progression to HN level study in a range of digital media specialisms.

    Continuing Study

    Progression to HN courses is based on performance, completion of all coursework and suitable tutor reference.

    • HNC Computer Games Development.
    • HND 3D Computer Animation.

    Teaching

    How the course is taught

    The course consists of a series of projects which you will undertake from initial brief to final development. The projects are designed to develop your skills in investigation, research, project development and problem-solving, leading to the development and testing of your completed game designs.

    The course lecturers will provide guidance and support in practical and design tasks through class discussion, demonstrations and one-to-one tutorials.

    Assessment methods

    • Individual projects.
    • Practical and written assessment.
    • Continuous formative assessment. 
    • Individual project deadlines.

    Additional Information

    Materials

    You are encouraged to purchase Gamemaker Studio and have access to Adobe CC (PhotoShop, Illustrator and Animate).

    • Mode of Study:
      Full-time
    • Start Date:
      25th Aug 2025, 1 year
    • Location:
      City Campus
    • Applications from International Students Welcome