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    This programme will not run in LYIT in September 2010

    Programme Title  Master of Science in Computer Games Development
    CAO Code  Post graduate programmes, not available via CAO
    LYIT internal code  LY_KGAME_M
    Duration  1 year full-time for M.Sc.
    Standard Code Places:  16
    National Framework Level  9
    Award Type  Major
    Awarding Body  LYIT, under Delegated Authority from HETAC
    “A key issue to be addressed is the very limited number of training and education courses currently available for the games sector in Ireland”,
    Forfas Report – A Strategy for the Digital Content Industry in Ireland
    Is this Programme for Me?
    The global computer games industry is an area with enormous potential for development. Worldwide, the value of the computer games industry grew to €85 billion. Although the Computer Games industry in Ireland is still quite young it is growing fast and the Irish Government has targeted this area for particular growth in the future. In response to this growth area Letterkenny Institute of Technology has developed a Master of Science in Computer Games Development
    Course Structure
    The Masters is a one year (two semester plus dissertation) taught programme in computing which focuses on topics applicable to the computer games programming/development industry. Its aim is to take a computing graduate or graduate with equivalent qualifications and supplement their skills and knowledge in readiness to begin a career in computer games development.
    A dissertation component must be completed. The dissertation will offer the student the opportunity to apply a range of topics covered in the first two semesters to demonstrate an extended knowledge and ability in that area. The dissertation will be agreed during the initial taught phase of the course
    Minimum Academic Entry Requirements
    An Honours Degree in Computing with first or second-class honours or an equivalent qualification. Applicants will be required to attend an interview.
    What will I have to study?
    Year/SemesterModulesMandatory/
    Elective    		No of creditsClass hours per week
     5/1  Games Programming 1 Mandatory  10  6
     The Mathematics and Physics of Game Environments Mandatory  5  4
     Game Design Mandatory  5  3
     Animation and Modelling Mandatory  10  5
     5/2  Games Programming 2 Mandatory  10  6
     Game Technologies and Entrepreneurship Mandatory  5  3
     Team Project Mandatory  5  4
     2D and 3D Graphics Mandatory  10  5
    5 Dissertation Mandatory  15  
    Are there follow-up Programmes Available?
    Progression to programmes leading to a Doctoral Degree (by research), are available internally at LYIT or through a range of other Institutes of Technology and Universities in Ireland and abroad.
    Progression internationally to some second cycle (e.g. 'Bologna Masters') degree programmes.
    For an independent view on employment in the IT industry follow this link to an article which appeared on RTE in April 2009. The link is hosted on YouTube: IT Industry. Also see the following report on employment and salaries in the IT industry in 2010-2011: Jobs and Salaries in IT.
    This course begins in September each year. How to Apply
    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
    • Contact Thomas Dowling, Head of Department of Computing, Letterkenny Institute of Technology by
    • E- Mail: thomas.dowling@lyit.ie
    • Telephone: (074) 918 6304