Heriot-Watt University
Est. 1821Edinburgh
About
Heriot-Watt University is a leading research-intensive university based in Edinburgh, with campuses in Dubai, Malaysia, and online. Through the School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences, Heriot-Watt offers a dedicated Games Development and Production degree designed around the requirements of industry — delivered in Edinburgh, a city that has firmly established itself as a global gaming hub, home to Rockstar North, Epic Games, and Unity Technologies.
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Courses Offered
A ground-breaking programme led by acclaimed industry expert Dr. Thomas Methven, a Scottish BAFTA-winning indie developer. Acquire sought-after skills in game design, 3D graphics, UI/UX and more, with exclusive use of a purpose-built Games Studio in the £19m GRID innovation building — equipped with the latest development hardware for console and VR experiences. Designed around industry requirements with a distinctive design-led and entrepreneurship approach to games production.