Games Technologies
Queen's University BelfastCourse Overview
The BSc (Hons) Games Technologies at Queen's University Belfast is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about designing solutions for real-world challenges. Based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. The convergence of technologies, platforms and creative practices around virtual worldbuilding has gained considerable momentum in recent years. The so-called Metaverse is currently providing focus for new approaches to XR (extended reality), virtual production and digital twinning, which are becoming increasingly important to innovation in numerous social science, engineering, medical and economic applications. This programme is housed within the School of Arts, English and Languages not only because the School plays host to MediaLab, but because creativity, in addition to expected core co... International tuition fees are £20,800 per year, home/UK fees are £4,750 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 96% student satisfaction rating, a 95% continuation rate, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | ABB There are no specific A-level subjects required for admission to this course. A maximum of one BTEC/OCR Single Award or AQA Extended Certificate will be accepted as part of an applicant's portfolio of qualifications with a Distinction* being equated to a grade A at A-level and a Distinction being equated to a grade B at A-level. |
| International Baccalaureate | 33 points 33 points overall, including 6,5,5 at Higher Level. There are no specific IB Higher Level subjects required for admission to this course. If not offered at Higher Level then Standard Level grade 4 in Mathematics or GCSE Mathematics grade C/4. |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 69 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£20,800
per year
Home Student Fee
£4,750
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Queen's University Belfast
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £28,000 | £31,000 | £35,000 |
UK subject average: £25,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH11-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
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