SE607 · Level 8 · 4 years

Computer Games Development

South East Technological University - Carlow · Rest Of Leinster

2026 Round 1 points

304

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About this course

A Level 8 degree in Carlow on making video games. You work on game projects with students from the Interactive Digital Art and Design course.

How long
4 years
What you study
You learn programming languages and game engines such as Unity and Unreal, plus game design, graphics, gameplay and mobile game programming. Later years cover AI for games, game networking and analytics. You produce several playable game projects and a final year project.
Placement and abroad
In Year 3 you can choose a work placement, a project or a semester abroad.
Where it can lead
Graduates can work as games programmers, engine developers, mobile app developers or general software engineers, or study a Master's at SETU Carlow.
Who it suits
Suits students who like gaming, programming and seeing a creative project through to the end.

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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
2026304Published after the final round
2025 308308362
2024 299299348
2023 299299388

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

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 South East Technological University - Carlow website ↗

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