Course Overview
Course Overview This preparatory degree brings together virtual worldbuilding, design, and creativity with cutting-edge game engine technologies such as Unity, Unreal, and Blender. The programme prepares students for roles in industries ranging from games development to social science, engineering, medicine, and economics, by equipping them with the skills needed to navigate the expanding Metaverse and its applications in virtual production and XR technologies. Key Program Highlights Integration of virtual worldbuilding, creative design, and game engine programming Hands-on experience with leading game engine platforms, including Unity, Unreal, and Blender Focus on skills development for industries beyond gaming, such as social science, engineering, and medicine Cross-disciplinary approach combining creativity with core computing competencies Graduates prepared for roles in virtual production, XR, and digital twinning across various sectors
Available Intakes
September 2026
CampusBelfast City Centre Campus
CityBelfast
ModeFullTime
Duration36 Months
FeeGBP 22,400
September 2027
CampusBelfast City Centre Campus
CityBelfast
ModeFullTime
Duration36 Months
FeeGBP 22,400