DL854 · Level 8 · 4 years

Game Design

Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

408

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About this course

This degree teaches you to design and build video games. You make a game project every semester, building a portfolio as you go.

How long
4 years
What you study
You learn game design, programming, 2D and 3D art and game engines such as Unreal and Unity. Later modules include quest and level design, sound, player experience, XR and animation. Final year ends with two major projects.
Placement and abroad
In Year 3 you can do a work placement or study abroad.
Where it can lead
Roles include game designer, level designer, sound designer and project manager. Graduates can also work in programming, animation or web design, or study at Masters level.
Who it suits
Suits students who play games, like both creative and technical work and enjoy team projects.

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About Arts

Artistic fields like Fine Arts, Music, Theatre

The study of Creative Arts involves exploring various forms of artistic expression, including visual arts, performing arts, and media arts. This field encourages students to develop cultural awareness. E.g. Fine Arts, Drama and Theatre Studies, Music, Creative Writing.

Points history

2023202420253682026408

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026408Published after the final round
2025 368338390
2024 Not offered under this code
2023 Not offered under this code

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: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6

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

See the course on the Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology website ↗

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