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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Abertay Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Abertay Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
Select a an exam type
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 industryWidely 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 companiesYou’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 HandsYou'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.
Exam type
A levelA level:
BCC Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
ABBB Grades / Points required
Scottish Advanced Higher:
AAB Grades / Points required
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
29 Grades / Points required
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
H2,H3,H3,H3 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DMM Grades / Points required
Scottish HNC:
Pass Grades / Points required
Scottish HND:
Pass Grades / Points required
T Level:
M Grades / Points required
Entry into Year 2 with AAB to include Maths and Computing
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Entry into Year 2 to include Maths and Computing
Entry into Year 2 with 34 Points to include 3 Higher subjects at grade 4 to include Maths and Computing
To include Maths at O3 or better
Creative Media ProductionElectrical/Electronic EngineeringEngineeringIT Art and Design For entry into Year 2 we would be looking for D*D*D* Creative Media Production and AS Level Maths at B
Entry into Year 2 with an HNC in one of the following:-3D Computer Animation - Graded Unit B plus Scottish Higher Maths at B or Open University Essential Mathematics 1 at 60%Computer Games Development - Graded Unit B plus Scottish Higher Maths at B or Open University Essential Mathematics 1 at 60% or Bespoke Maths for D&A CollegeComputer Science - Graded Unit B to include H171 Soft. Dev: OOP or H16Y Soft. Dev: Data Strucs and Scottish Higher Maths at BComputing: Networking - Graded Unit B to include H171 Soft. Dev: OOP or H16Y Soft. Dev: Data Strucs and Scottish Higher Maths at BComputing: Software Development - Graded Unit B plus Scottish Higher in Maths at B or Open University Essential Mathematics 1 at 60%Computing: Technical Support - Graded Unit B to include H171 Soft. Dev: OOP or H16Y Soft. Dev: Data Strucs and Scottish Higher Maths at BDigital Design & Development (Games) - Graded Unit B plus Scottish Higher in Maths at BEntry into Year 1 with an HNC in one of the following:-Computer Arts & Design - Graded Unit B plus National 5 in Maths at grade BDigital Design & Development - Graded Unit B plus National 5 in Maths at grade BInteractive Media - Graded Unit B plus National 5 in Maths at grade B
Entry into Year 2 with an HND in one of the following:-3D Computer Animation - Graded Unit B plus Scottish Higher in Maths at B or Open University Essential Mathematics 1 at 60%Computer Games Development - Graded Unit B plus Scottish Higher in Maths at B/Open University Essential Mathematics 1 at 60% Computer Science - Graded Unit B to include H171 Soft. Dev: OOP or H16Y Soft. Dev: Data Strucs and Scottish Higher in Maths at BComputing: Networking - Graded Unit B to include H171 Soft. Dev: OOP or H16Y Soft. Dev: Data Strucs and Scottish Higher in Maths at BComputing: Software Development - Graded Unit B plus Scottish Higher in Maths at B or Open University Essential Mathematics 1 at 60%Computing: Technical Support - Graded Unit B to include H171 Soft. Dev: OOP or H16Y Soft. Dev: Data Strucs and Scottish Higher in Maths at BDigital Design and Development (Games) - Graded Unit B plus Scottish Higher in Maths at grade BEntry into Year 1 with an HND in one of the following:-Computer Arts & Design - Graded Unit B plus National 5 Maths at grade BDigital Design & Development - Graded Unit B plus National 5 Maths at grade BInteractive Media - Graded Unit B plus National 5 Maths at grade BVisual Communication Graphic Design - Graded Unit B
Digital Production, Design & Development (Pearson) Digital Business Services (NCFE)Digital Support Services (NCFE)Digital Production, Design & DevelopmentDigital Support ServicesDigital Business Services
Students living in
England
£9,250 per year
Students from England
This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£1,820 per year
Students from Scotland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£9,250 per year
Students from Wales
This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£9,250 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£15,000 per year
Students from EU
This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£15,000 per year
Students from International
£15000 Per year
