Whether it's creating games and interactive experiences, scripting game mechanics or programming tools, this degree will arm you with the skills for an exciting career in a multi-billion pound, high-growth industry.
Abertay’s BSc (Hons) Computer Game Applications Development is within its renowned School of Design and Informatics and accredited by Creative Skillset Playstation.First and TIGA, the trade association representing the UK video games industry.
Develop skills in games programming, artificial intelligence for games, network programming and interface design to ensure confidence in the use of industry standard games engines and technologies. You will have the opportunity to be part of a multi-disciplinary team working with game artists and designers on project briefs set by media and computer games companies.
Having launched the world's first computer games degree in 1997, Abertay has been instrumental in building the city of Dundee as a global hub for computing and gaming.
Abertay is ranked:
• Top university in the UK and throughout Europe for Videogames Education (Princeton Review 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020)
• UK University of the Year 2021 - Teaching Quality (The Times/ Sunday Times Good University Guide)
• UK Top 10 - Student Satisfaction & Teaching (Guardian Good University Guide 2021)
• UK Top 10 - Student Satisfaction (National Student Survey 2020)
Course Details - Modules
Year 1 core modules (subject to change over time) - CMP104 Programming with C++; CMP101 Computer Hardware Architecture & Operating Systems; MAT102 Mathematics for Application Development 1; CMP102 Software Design; CMP105 Games Programming.
You will also be required to select one elective module. For detailed module information please check our website.
Course Details – Assessment Method
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.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
G450
Institution code:
A30
Campus Name:
Abertay Campus
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Year 2
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
Entry into Year 2 with AAB to include Maths and Computing
Entry into Year 2 with Creative Media Production (Computer Games Design) plus AS Level Maths at B
Entry into Year 1 with one of the following:-
3D Design plus GCSE Maths at B
Computing plus GCSE Maths at B
Computing & Systems Development plus GCSE Maths at B
Creative Media Production plus GCSE Maths at B
Creative Media Production (Computer Games Animation) plus GCSE Maths at B
Graphic Design plus GCSE Maths at B
Interactive Media plus GCSE Maths at B
Entry into Year 2 with one of the following:-
Creative Media Production (Computer Game Design) plus AS Level Maths at B
Entry into Year 1 with one of the following:-
Computing plus GCSE Maths at B
Computing & Systems Development plus GCSE Maths at B
Computing (Applications Development) plus GCSE Maths at B
Computing (Data Analytics) plus GCSE Maths at B
Computing (Intelligent Systems) plus GCSE Maths at B
Computing (Network Engineering) plus GCSE Maths at B
Computing (Security) plus GCSE Maths at B
Computing (Software Engineering) plus GCSE Maths at B
Creative Media Production (Computer Game Animation) plus GCSE Maths at B
Entry into Year 2 with HNC Computer Games Development - Graded Unit A plus Higher Maths at B or Open University Essential Mathematics 1 at 60%
Entry into Year 1 with an HNC in one of the following:-
3D Computer Animation - Graded Unit A plus National 5 Maths at B
Computer Arts & Design - Graded Unit A plus National 5 Maths at B
Computing - Graded Unit A plus National 5 Maths at B
Cyber Security - Graded Unit A plus National 5 Maths at B
Digital Design & Web Development - Graded Unit A plus National 5 Maths at B
Interactive Media - Graded Unit A plus National 5 Maths at B
Entry into Year 2 with an HND in one of the following:-
3D Computer Animation - Graded Unit A plus Scottish Higher Maths at B or Open University Essential Mathematics 1 at 60%
Computer Games Development - Graded Unit A plus Scottish Higher Maths at B or Open University Essential Mathematics 1 at 60%
Computer Science - Graded Unit A to include H171 Soft Dev: OOP or H16Y Soft Dev: Data Structures AND Higher Maths at B
Computing: Networking - Graded Unit A to include H171Soft Dev: OOP or H16Y Soft Dev: Data Structures AND Higher Maths at B
Computing: Software Development - Graded Unit A plus Scottish Higher Maths at B or Open University Essential Mathematics 1 at 60%
Computing: Technical Support - Graded Unit A to include H171Soft Dev: OOP or H16Y Soft Dev: Data Structures AND Higher Maths at B
Entry into Year 1 with an HND in one of the following:-
Computer Arts & Design - Graded Unit A plus National 5 Maths at B
Digital Design & Development - Graded Unit A plus National 5 Maths at B
Digital Design & Development (Games) - Graded Unit A plus National 5 Maths at B
Interactive Media - Graded Unit A plus National 5 Maths at B
Entry into Year 2 to include Maths and Computing
Creative Media Production
Electrical/Electronic Engineering
Engineering
IT
Art and Design
For entry into Year 2 we would be looking for D*D*D* Creative Media Production (Games Development) and AS Levels in Maths at B
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
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
We look for applicants to have achieved an overall IELTS score of 6.0 with no individual test lower than 5.5.
Some degrees have higher requirements - refer to the 'entry routes' tab of each degree for more detail.
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
40%
Go onto work and study:
95%
Fees and funding
Republic of Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
Scotland
1820.0
Year 1
England
9250.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
Wales
9250.0
Year 1
EU
14000.0
Year 1
International
14000.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
The International/EU fees will be £15,500 for the following courses:-
BA (Hons) Computer Arts
BA (Hons) Game Design and Production
BSc (Hons) Computer Game Applications Development
BSc (Hons) Computer Games Technology
BSc (Hons) Computing
BSc (Hons) Cybersecurity
BSc (Hons) Ethical Hacking
Provider information
Bell Street
Address2 are not listed for this Course.
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Dundee
DD1 1HG
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