Games Development Atlantic Technological University

Overview

Games development is now a massive global industry, with the overall industry worldwide worth an estimated $300billion. Xbox, PlayStation and smartphone apps are some well-known examples, with countless other businesses working on games and applications development.

While focused on developing games software, we also provide a general grounding in software engineering to equip students with the breadth of skills to work in any aspect of the information technology industry. A cutting edge games development computer laboratory and peripheral hardware are just some of the features on this programme which allow students to flex their creativity and gain first-hand experience.

Careers with Games Development

Graduates of the BSc in Games Development are prepared for a number of roles within the current development landscape in Ireland and internationally. These roles include gameplay developers, level designers, game designers and tool developers. While focused on developing games software, we also provide a general grounding in software engineering to equip students with the breadth of skills to work in any aspect of the information technology industry.

The digital gaming sector employs around 2,000 people in Ireland. The overall industry worldwide is worth an estimated $300bn. It is an area of huge potential growth in Ireland.

A new 1.9m innovative gaming hub in Sligo will provide a flexible workspace for companies working in the digital gaming sector. The hub will help entrepreneurs start and scale innovative gaming businesses and further enhance the northwest’s reputation for tech. The hub will have the capacity for 20 different companies and will support a further 40 companies through the establishment of a digital games cluster in the northwest.