AU848 · Level 7 · 3 years

Games Development

Atlantic Technological University - Sligo · Connacht

2026 Round 1 points

241

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About this course

A games development degree that uses a software engineering approach. It covers technical games programming, including virtual reality, augmented reality and artificial intelligence.

How long
3 years
What you study
First year is shared with other computing degrees. Later you study games programming, game content design, 3D game programming, object oriented development, databases and software quality and testing. In Year 3 you work in a team on a year-long project.
Placement and abroad
There is a work placement, and over 70% of students get jobs directly from it.
Where it can lead
The course gives general software engineering skills for the wider IT industry.
Who it suits
Suits students who love games, enjoy coding and want to work on projects as part of a team.

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About Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs)

Computer science, cybersecurity, and software development

The study of technologies that enable the processing, storage, retrieval, and transmission of information. These programs encompass a broad range of topics, including computer science, information systems, software development, networking, cybersecurity, data analytics, and telecommunications. E.g. Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, Software Development.

Points history

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Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026241Published after the final round
2025 260262402
2024 257257404
2023 232233347

Round 1 is the points needed for a first-round offer. Final is the lowest points offered a place after all rounds. Middle student is the points of the student in the middle of everyone who got a place. * means not everyone on those points got a place (random selection). Source: CAO points lists.

Subject requirements

  • English or Irish: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Mathematics: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6 or Foundation F2

These are the course's own subject requirements. You also need to meet the college's general minimum entry requirements.

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