Overview

Key facts

The programme in Games and Virtual Reality from The Glasgow School of Art provides graduates with a highly relevant skill set in practical software and immersive systems (Augmented and Virtual Reality) development, an understanding of how people and technology interact, combined with the creative insight essential to help create the future in immersive systems. This is a technology focused degree with a strong art-school foundation, combining rigorous taught components with studio based learning and critical thinking.

Visualisation and Virtual Reality has been an area of excellence for the School of Simulation and Visualisation since its formation (as the Digital Design Studio) almost 20 years ago, and is an area that is now seeing a surge of rapid development and adoption worldwide. With the entertainment market driving costs down, new opportunities are emerging for VR in broadcast and entertainment, medical, engineering and other domains, with major investments from companies as varied as Sky Broadcasting, Sony, Facebook, Amazon and Microsoft.

Get more details

Visit university website

Programme Structure

Through the programme students will gain an understanding of major issues around application development for games and virtual reality alongside practical skills for creating engaging and immersive interactive experiences.

The programme will provide students with a foundation in theory and practical understanding of the methods, tools and techniques required to conceive, design and evaluate new interactive and immersive systems for traditional and mobile platforms.

Check out the full curriculum

Visit university website

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-01-25 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-06-30 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6

Schedule an IELTS test!

Interested in IELTS preparation material? Get started here

Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Industrial & Systems Engineering Liberal Arts Game Design View 279 other Bachelors in Game Design in United Kingdom

Explore more key information

Visit university website

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6

Schedule an IELTS test!

Interested in IELTS preparation material? Get started here

Other requirements

General requirements

Scottish Highers: ABBB including a literate subject* (+ maths for Games & VR only)

A Levels: ABB including Maths, plus GCSE English Language at grade A or 7.

International Baccalaureate (IB): 30 points overall in the Diploma, including 18 at Higher Level, normally including English and Maths. Students not presenting English at grade 5 or above at Higher Level will be required to submit an IELTS.

Irish Leaving Certificate: Four Highers at H2 or above - subjects required as per Scottish Highers.

We are happy to consider holders of the Scottish Baccalaureate.

For students currently taking qualifications we will look at predicted grades.

Those who have qualifications from outside the UK should consult our international pages for country-specific entry requirements.

Make sure you meet all requirements

Visit university website

Tuition Fee

To always see correct tuition fees

International

21360 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 21360 GBP per year during 48 months.
National

9250 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9250 GBP per year during 48 months.

Scottish (Home) Students: £1,820 annual fee

Living costs for Glasgow

620 - 1012 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Check for any work restrictions

Visit university website

In order for us to give you accurate scholarship information, we ask that you please confirm a few details and create an account with us.

Loading

Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Games and Virtual Reality.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

About

Overview

Key facts

Get more details

Programme Structure

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

Explore more key information

Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

Make sure you meet all requirements

Tuition Fee

International

National

Living costs for Glasgow

Funding

Check for any work restrictions

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

Our partners