BSc in Game Development

MQF / EQF Level 6

4-year program (Full-Time)

Face-to-face

ECTS: 240/US: 120

For general Entry Requirements:

Please see the information on the Admission Page – Entry Requirements 

Students are required to maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 throughout the course.

Failure to maintain such standard results in academic probation.

A student in academic probation can continue to enrol in new modules for two semesters, while the student is strongly encouraged to retake modules in which grades were unsatisfactory.

If the GPA does not reach the required threshold after two semesters of academic probation, the student may be dismissed from the program.

Credits needed to obtain the degree:   233 ECTS

Degree level:  MQF Level 6

Knowledge

Graduates will develop the following competences:

• Collaborate with a team to develop a medium size computer game from ideation to implementation.
• Be responsible for planning and implementing a medium size computer game.
• Create all necessary components of a medium size computer game

Skill

• Discuss game development issues within a structured team.
• Effectively communicate project needs within multicultural and diverse development teams.
• Effectively document in writing one’s own coding.
• Effectively communicate with team members utilizing asynchronous tools.
• Articulate orally and in writing the main issues involved in global software development.

In general, the game development program addresses the real-world needs of industry through special, topic-based classes. Courses are taught with a mixture of theory and applied practice.

However, pedagogical approaches vary substantially form module to module and are described in detail in the description of each module.

A career in the video games industry is both creative and highly rewarding, offering opportunities across entertainment, technology, and interactive media. AUM’s Game Development degree program is designed for aspiring game programmers, computer science graduates, and graphic or multimedia professionals seeking to transition into the game industry.

What You Will Learn

• Advanced game programming concepts and development workflows.
• Use of powerful game engines and multimedia platforms.
• Animation techniques and interactive design for immersive gameplay.
• Integration of art, code, and design to bring creative visions to life.
• Development of complex virtual environments and interactive experiences.

This program equips students with the technical expertise and creative skills required to design, build, and deploy engaging video games and interactive digital worlds.