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Course summary
Immerse yourself in a world of digital design on one of the most prestigious Computer Arts degrees in Europe. You’ll delve into subjects like animation, 3D development, concept art, asset and character design.
This professionally accredited course develops your skills and understanding in digital arts and design. You’ll delve into subjects like animation, 3D development, concept art, asset and character design.
We help you to expand your knowledge and develop your critical and contextual understanding of the digital arts. You’ll lead the design and production of a range of creative content for computer games, digital illustration, concept art, animation, visual effects and much more.
As well as lectures and classes, you'll have opportunities to engage with industry practitioners, attend visiting lectures, participate in masterclasses and receive project mentoring.
Our open-plan studios cultivate interdisciplinary study. This means you’ll use cutting-edge technology and entertainment production techniques as you work collaboratively with other students in game design and games technology.
Intern and mentorship opportunities
We offer internship/placement opportunities where students apply for placements in third year. Successful candidates work with games studios over the summer, getting professional hands-on experience.
Plus in year three you’ll work directly with industry mentors, developing a prototype project as part of an interdisciplinary team. This mentorship programme runs for successful third year students alongside their studies.
From film and advertising to visual effects and computer games, computer art is everywhere. This means our in-demand graduates work across the world in computer games, film, television and animation - so why not apply now and join them?
The 2024 Complete University Guide named us the top Scottish modern university for Art & Design.
Abertay is the top International School for video games design (Princeton Review 2024). Which makes Abertay the best video games school in Europe.
Accreditations
This degree is accredited by TIGA, the trade association representing the UK video games industry.
How to apply
Application codes
- Course code:
- GW42
- Institution code:
- A30
Historical entry grades data BETA
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- Data from:
- This course and 3 other computer games and animation courses
- Date range:
- 2022-2024
Grades held by accepted students
- A*AA
- Highest grades
- CDD
- Lowest grades
Offer rate for UK school & college leavers
Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.
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