Learn how to create games and interactive experiences. Find your niche - such as scripting game mechanics, creating audio or programming tools - on this world-leading Computer Game Applications Development degree.
This games-orientated programming course is directly relevant to the sector, evolving as fast as the games industry does. You’ll work in multidisciplinary teams and always be up-to-date with current applied game technologies. We ensure you’re adept in industry standard game engines and emerging technologies.
Gain all the skills you need to pursue a career in the games industry
Widely recognised as THE place in Europe to study games, you’ll develop skills in:
Games programming.
AI for games.
Audio programming.
Games networking.
Game play mechanics in Unreal Engine.
Work with local and global games companies
You’ll get the opportunity to work with local and global games companies, as well as collaborating with students from other games courses.
Previous students have been interns at companies such as:
Ninja Kiwi
TT Games
d3t
People Can Fly
Pocket Sized Hands
You'll graduate armed with all the confidence and skills you need for a successful career in the multi-billion-pound computer games industry.
This course is top in Scotland for Teaching Satisfaction (National Student Survey 2023). It also ranked in the UK top 5 for Course Satisfaction (Computer Science and Information Systems) in the 2023 Guardian University Guide.
Did you know...? Abertay is the top International School for video games design (Princeton Review 2024). Which makes Abertay the best video games school in Europe.
You will spend around 12-15 hours per week in lectures, tutorials and laboratories. Lectures are used to present key concepts, theories and techniques. Tutorials and laboratory-based activities increase your understanding of the subject, and allow you to develop your competence and confidence in technological and theoretical work. During the course, you will be required to actively participate in group work, discussions, seminars, and private study. There is a mixed assessment strategy used on the course. Most modules are assessed through coursework, which may include project work and student-led presentations. Some modules use a mixture of coursework and formal examination.
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 2 - Higher National Certificate/Diploma or equivalent
Please see website for accepted courses
Applicants should have National 5/GCSE Maths at grade B/5 or equivalent - National 5 Lifeskill Maths and Application of Maths NOT accepted in lieu of Maths
Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.
We may make you an offer at the minimum entry grades if you meet the criteria.
Find out more about minimum qualification requirements for this course.
List of English Language Requirementshttps://www.abertay.ac.uk/studying/informationforinternationalstudents/english-requirements/
We don't just look at your grades, admission is based on academic merit, considering personal circumstances and potential. We look for applicants to demonstrate relevant and appropriate level of academic achievement as well as personal and professional experiences providing an indication of ability to meet the demands and professional requirements of the course. For a small number of courses, additional means of assessment such as an interview or portfolio may also be required.
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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
International/EU fees are £17,950 for the following courses:-
BA (Hons) Computer Arts
BSc (Hons) Computer Game Applications Development
BSc (Hons) Computer Games Technology
BSc (Hons) Computing
BSc (Hons) Computer Science
BSc (Hons) Computer Science with Cybersecurity
BSc (Hons) Ethical Hacking
BA (Hons) Game Design and Production
BSc (Hons) Visual Effects for Games and Realtime Media
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