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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
You'll create your own game prototypes, showcasing current techniques using the latest technologies. This means diving into subjects like games programming and AI, through to console and engine development. Along the way you'll be taught by industry experts who worked on award-winning games (console and mobile) and be studying right here in Dundee - home to over a third of the country's games companies.This degree was created in consultation with the games sector, a direct response to the acute shortage of games programmers. For example, we host one of the largest PlayStation 5 labs and the development kits are fully integrated within the curriculum.
Worldwide shortage of games programmersYou'll graduate work-ready and able to thrive on the kind of challenges the games sector throws up, having covered topics like:Games programming.Graphics.Artificial intelligence (AI).Games hardware.Engine development.
Essential industry experienceTo make sure you're learning at the cutting-edge, the course is kept up-to-date as the games industry changes and technology advances. Industry experience plays an essential part of the course, to improve your CV and make you even more employable. Our students have worked as interns at companies such as:- Ninja Kiwi- TT Games- d3t- People Can Fly- Pocket Sized HandsYour expertise and knowledge will be sought after in the games industry and beyond. The course ranked
TOP in Scotland for overall satisfaction in Computer Games and Animation(National Student Survey 2023). And
92% for Overall Satisfactionand
94% for Teaching Quality(NSS 2022). 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
To include AS Maths at grade B or A Level Math at grade CEntry into Year 2 with AAB to include Maths and Computing
To include Maths
Entry into Year 2 to include Maths and Computing
To include Maths: Analysis & ApproachesEntry into Year 2 with 34 Points with 3 Higher subjects to include Maths: Analysis & Approaches and Computing
To include Maths
Creative Media ProductionElectrical/Electronic EngineeringEngineeringITArt & Design Must include A Level Maths at BEntry into Year 2 with D*D*D Creative Media Production (Games Development) to include A Level Maths at B
Entry into Year 2 with an HNC in one of the following:-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 CollegeComputing - Graded Unit B plus Scottish Higher Maths at B or Open University Essential Mathematics 1 at 60%Next Gen Computing - Graded Unit M plus Scottish Higher Maths at B or Open University Essential Mathematics 1 at 60% or Bespoke Maths for D&A College
Entry into Year 2 with HND Computer Games Development - Graded Unit B plus Advanced Higher Maths at B and National 5 Physics (or equivalent)Entry into Year 1 with an HND in one of the following:-Computer Science - Graded Unit B plus Scottish Higher Maths at B or Open University Essential Mathematics 1 at 60%Computing: Networking - Graded Unit B plus Scottish Higher Maths at B or Open University Essential Mathematics 1 at 60%Computing: Software Development - Graded Unit B plus Scottish Higher Maths at B or Open University Essential Mathematics 1 at 60%Computing: Technical Support - Graded Unit B plus Scottish Higher Maths at B or Open University Essential Mathematics 1 at 60%
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
