Overview

In addition to developing students’ artistic skills, students of the programme acquire the skills to produce compelling game content for various gaming applications and platforms. The graduates of this programme possess a well-developed understanding of both the creative and technical processes involved in producing game content.

The Game Art and Design (Hons) programme at Technological University of the Shannon is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills required to work in the games industry as games artists, content creators and designers. The programme embodies the multidisciplinary nature of the games sector and seeks to address the demand for game art and design skills both nationally and internationally.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this course can work in a range of roles including:

Animation:

2D, 3D animation generalist
Creature Animator
Character Animator
2D/3D Rigging
Creature FX animation
Lead Technical Animator

2D Designer/Concept Artist:

Character Concept Artist
Environment Concept Artist
Texture Artist
Storyboard & Layout
Matte Painting

3D Modelling:

Character Modeller for Games
Creature Modeller for Games
Modelling Technical/Lead Artist
Senior Asset Artist

Technical Artist:

Lighting Artist
Lead Lighting and Look Development
Environment Artist
FX Artist

Game Design:

Lead Game Designer,
Level Designer,
User Interface Designer

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Programme Structure

Modules include:

Interactive Audio Storytelling
Team Psychology
Creative Coding
UI For Digital Experiences
2D Asset Creation
Material And Lighting For Game

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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PTE Academic

50

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IELTS

6

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Clonmel, Ireland

Disciplines

Game Design View 18 other Bachelors in Game Design in Ireland

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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105

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PTE Academic

50

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

A minimum of 2 H5 & 4 O6/H7 grades in six Leaving Certificate subjects, including English or Irish.
A minimum of 2 H5 & 4 O6/H7 grades in six Leaving Certificate subjects, including English or Irish.
Candidates applying as mature applicants may be required to attend an interview and may be requested to take an aptitude test to prove their suitability for a place on this programme.
International applicants should apply directly to the International Office at TUS, allowing plenty of time for completing the visa process. Applications for September start should be made by 1st June at the latest to ensure visas are processed in time.
As well as meeting the Leaving Certificate/QQI FET/FETAC requirement, students will also need to pass a portfolio assessment. The portfolio is scored out of 600 with a minimum score of 240 required to pass. The portal for uploading portfolios will open from 14th to 28th March

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

13500 EUR / year

≈ 13500 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

819 EUR / year

≈ 819 EUR / year

Additional Details

You are required to pay the €3,000 student contribution fee plus material fee.

Living costs

Clonmel

Ireland

650 - 1000 EUR / month

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

Funding

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