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Bachelor's in Games Development

Did you know that the Degree in Games Development:

Is taught entirely in English preparing you, from day one, for an international career?
It responds directly to the market, allowing you to develop the skills that are demanded of professionals by the video games, web and mobile applications industry?
It allows you to gain experience in multiple programming languages (Processing, JavaScript, C#, C++), making you a more attractive professional for the industry?
Allows you to develop expertise in multiple technologies, including video game engines (Unity, Unreal, GameMaker, Construct, full stack web and mobile development frameworks, 3D, game consoles, PC, among others)?

In this degree, you will have the opportunity to develop the video games of the future, with technologies of the future!

Higher academic degree: Yes
Duration: 3 years
Schedule: Daytime
Language: English

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Why to study a Bachelor's in Games Development?

IADE is a member of the PlayStation™ First Academic Program

It guarantees access to professional hardware and software development tools, as IADE is a member of the PlayStation™ First Academic Program which is operated by Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE).

Methodologies and technological skills

Project-based learning (PBL) – Each semester is based on a single, realistic project. By the end of the degree, students have already six products developed (games or applications), which are the main elements of the portfolio they will present to the industry.
Clear focus on development – Combination of the various aspects of video games and web/mobile applications creation with software development and software engineering.
Multidisciplinary teams – Part of the six semester-long projects are carried out by teams that also integrate students from other B.Sc.’s, increasing the quality of the created products and students skills in multidisciplinary teamwork.
Multiple languages – Students develop their projects using multiple programming languages of increasing complexity (e.g., Processing, JavaScript, C#, and C++).
Multiple technologies – Students gain experience using multiple technologies, including game engines, mobile and web development frameworks, 3D, game consoles, PCs, etc. Students will also explore new horizons through modules focusing on creativity, critical thinking, as well as emerging game technologies.

International experience

The international strand of Games Development it’s visible not only by the teacher staff but also the international semester that it provides to their students.

The program is taught entirely in English and includes a mandatory international mobility semester in top international universities, which provides the students with the global perspective that is essential in this professional field.

During a semester, the students get the chance to study at one of the best schools in the area, Abertay University in Scotland.

Oriente Green Campus

A SPACE WHERE CREATIVITY HAS NO BOUNDARIES.

Here you will have a transformative experience where innovation, technology and creativity merge to create a unique and distinctive learning environment.

Get ready to take your talent to the next level at the new IADE campus in 2025.

Consult the structure of the curricular plan

1º SEMESTER

2º SEMESTER

3º SEMESTER

4º SEMESTER

5º SEMESTER

6º SEMESTER

Subject	Hours	ECTS
Math, Physics and Games I	42	6
Programming Fundamentals	42	6
Visual Art for Games	42	6
Game Production	28	3
Computational Systems for games	28	3
2D Project	28	3
Communication Skills	28	3

Subject	Hours	ECTS
Game Design	42	6
Web Programming	98	12
Databases	42	6
Web Project	28	3
Ethics and Professional Deontology	28	3

Subject	Hours	ECTS
Math and Physics for Games II	56	6
Mobile Programming	42	6
Game Frameworks	42	6
Data Structures	42	6
Multiplatform Project	28	3
Science, Sources and Methods	28	3

Subject	Hours	ECTS
Math and Physics for Games III	56	6
Computer Graphics	42	6
Artificial Intelligence	42	6
Software Development Methodologies	42	6
3D Project	28	3
Creativity and Critical Thinking	28	3

Subject	Hours	ECTS
Emerging game technologies	56	6
Distributed Programming	42	6
Security for Games	42	6
Advanced Techniques in Game Programming	42	6
Multiplayer Project	28	3
Business Model for Games	28	3

Subject	Hours	ECTS
Usability and user experience	42	6
Integration with Social Networks and Other Platforms	42	6
Game Engine Development	98	12
Final Project	56	6

Admission exams

Selects one of the sets of exams:

10 Descriptive Geometry + 16 Mathematics
07 Physics and Chemistry + 16 Mathematics

Course director

Nélio Codices

Co-founder and Director of BATTLESHEEP, a Portuguese videogame development studio founded in 2008, focused on web and mobile games. He has acted as Producer, Game Designer, and Programmer in both independent and work-for-hire projects (for domestic and international clients).

Through his professional career, he has been a guest speaker at various events related to the videogame industry.

André Sabino

PhD in Computer Science from Universidade Nova de Lisboa, where he also obtained his Bachelor's and Master's degrees.

His research areas are systems architecture, geographic information systems, and machine learning.

Career opportunities

Digital Games Programmer
Interactive systems and Artificial Intelligence
Games for social networks and companies
Data analyst
Programmer

Everything I learned at IADE is going to have a positive impact on my future career, one way or another. The greatest things about my degree are: diversity of subjects, challenging projects, a lot of professional events and workshops and, of course, the amount of programming languages and techniques we learn. I believe these things are the foundation for successful career startup in my field.

Mariya Brovkina

Admissions

Candidates interested in joining IADE can apply throughout the year. The application process is limited by existing vacancies and the suitability of the candidate's profile to the study cycle of interest.

To start the admission process, the candidate must follow these 3 steps.

1. Information request

Schedule a clarification conversation with an Admissions Advisor

2. Documentation

Gather the documentation requested in the admission process

3. Apply

Proceed with the formalization of the application, in person or online

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Certification and accreditation

Accreditation and Report by A3ES for the Degree in Game Developm ent.

Registration R/A-Cr 6/2014/AL02 of 27/07/2021.

Order no. 8106/2021, of 16 August 2021, II series, no. 158 DR