Software Design with Virtual Reality and Gaming – BSc

CAO Points: 226
Campus: Athlone
years: 3

Course Code US713
Level 7
Course Type Undergraduate
Study Mode Full Time
Department Computer and Software Engineering

Course Overview

Software development is an enormous growth area in ICT engineering. Over 900 software companies are currently in operation in Ireland employing more than 24,000 people. Ireland’s reputation as a centre of software excellence is unrivalled in Europe. It is home to multinational and indigenous firms generating €16 billion of exports annually. The sectors wide-ranging activities include software development, R&D, business services and EMEA/International headquarters.

Game development is one of the fastest growing sectors in the entertainment industry. Annual video games sales are approximately €30 billion and are expected to rise to €40 billion in the next four years. The value of the computer games industry worldwide is in excess of €85 billion and it is an area with enormous potential for development. Last year, there was global investment of over €3 billion in Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) industries. It reflects the exciting potential to provide immersive environments in gaming and movies that were not possible before now. Our VR and Gaming specialisation prepares you to work as a software developer in these fast-paced industries.

As a student on this course, you’ll work with the latest tools and technologies to enhance your skillset. Software development languages, tools and methodologies provide the backbone of this programme. These skills are critical to following a career in the game development industry but they also have widespread application across many domains.

Contact Details

Dr. Enda Fallon

Head of Department

Email: Enda.Fallon@tus.ie

John Barrett

Course Co-ordinator

Email: John.Barrett@tus.ie

Mark Daly

Course Co-ordinator

Email: Mark.Daly@tus.ie

What are the entry requirements?

Leaving Certificate

Grade O6 at ordinary level in 5 subjects in the Leaving Certificate exam. Two of these subjects must be mathematics and a language (English or Irish).

Mature Applicants

Candidates applying as mature applicants may be required to attend an interview and may be requested to take an aptitude test to prove their suitability for a place on this programme.

International Applicants

International applicants should apply directly to the International Office at TUS, allowing plenty of time for completing the visa process. Applications for September start should be made by 1st June at the latest to ensure visas are processed in time. You should familiarise yourself with visa processing times for your country of origin to ensure you make a timely application. Find out more here.

Course Modules

Year 1

Digital Media
Mathematics for Software Design
Software Development
Web Development
Game Development
Agile Methodologies
Digitalisation for Connected Devices
Communications
Computer Applications

Year 2

Mathematics for Software Design
Software Development
Agile Methodologies
Software Development for Gaming
Databases
Game Development
Networks
Game AI and Physics
Group Project

Year 3

Operating Systems and Concurrency
Software Development
Software Engineering
Software Development for Gaming
Game Hardware
VR Application Development
Placement

What can you do after this programme?

Career Opportunities

Typical employers include Ericsson, Valeo, Cisco, Avaya (Nortel), SAP, Hewlett-Packard, Google, Microsoft, IBM, Riverdeep, as well as financial institutions and SMEs.

Further Study

Successful graduates of this programme are eligible to progress to a relevant level 8 course.