Join Qatar’s premier UK Honours degree in Game Design and Development, designed to meet industry demands through a blend of global trends and local expertise.
This UK-accredited degree prepares students for careers at the forefront of digital entertainment, offering opportunities in AI, AR/VR, and global game development. Graduates are equipped to lead in diverse roles, from game design to immersive technology, leveraging a blend of creative skill and technical expertise.
– UK-accredited programme in collaboration with Ulster Screen Academy.
– Strategic alignment with emerging technologies such as AI and AR/VR.
– Customisable learning experiences tailored to individual career goals.
– Adaptability to digital and remote working environments in the gaming sector, both locally and internationally.
To qualify for our bachelor’s programme, applicants must meet all of the following criteria. Some may have specific Maths and Physics grade prerequisites:
5 GCSEs at Grade C or above, including Maths for IFP STE.
Overall IELTS score of 5.0 (with no individual band score of less than 5.0).
Successful completion of 12 years of high school education.
Be 18 years old or older upon completion of the IFP.
Students must have completed their high school education within five years (or less) when applying for the IFP.
Duration: 3 years or 4 years with the International Foundation Programme
Instruction: Modular
Module Design: 120 credits per year, 3 modules per semester
Hons Qualification: 18 modules
If you’ve completed 12 years of high school (Grade 12/Thanawiyah), you must successfully complete the International Foundation Programme before advancing to year one of BA (Hons) Game Design and Development
International Foundation Programme
SEMESTER 1
•Introduction to Entrepreneurial Leadership
•Introduction to Creative Industries
•English with Study Skills or Extending Critical Thinking for Undergraduate Study
SEMESTER 2
•Exploring Cultural Identities
•English for Academic Transition or Project-Based Learning
•Careers and Sustainable Futures
Year 1
SEMESTER 1
•Fundamentals of Game Programming
•Game Design Theory and Practice
•Game Graphics
SEMESTER 2
•2D Game Creation
•Professional Game Development
Year 2
SEMESTER 1
•Advanced Game Programming
•Game Character Control and Behaviour
•Game Mechanics and Gameplay Design
SEMESTER 2
•Game Audio
•3D Game Creation
Year 3
SEMESTER 1
•Project: Game Design
•Games Research and Innovation
SEMESTER 2
•Game Development – Business and Entrepreneurship
•Project: Game Development