Professional Masters in Games Development (MProf)
Abertay University
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The Centre for Excellence in Computer Games Education at Abertay offers this unique, world-renowned programme. It’ll give you a skillset that encompasses far more than basic technical excellence. The result offers an unparalleled opportunity for subsequent employment in leading creative and technological industries - specifically within the fields of coding, digital art, game design and audio - as demanded by the multi-billion pound games industry.The Centre for Excellence in Computer Games ...Read more

The Centre for Excellence in Computer Games Education at Abertay offers this unique, world-renowned programme. It’ll give you a skillset that encompasses far more than basic technical excellence. The result offers an unparalleled opportunity for subsequent employment in leading creative and technological industries - specifically within the fields of coding, digital art, game design and audio - as demanded by the multi-billion pound games industry.The Centre for Excellence in Computer Games Education at Abertay offers this unique, world-renowned programme. It’ll give you a skillset that encompasses far more than basic technical excellence. The result offers an unparalleled opportunity for subsequent employment in leading creative and technological industries - specifically within the fields of coding, digital art, game design and audio - as demanded by the multi-billion pound games industry.

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77/279
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22 Oct 25

University buildings feels a bit like a maze, location and support are really good though..Read more

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Hayden
22 Oct 25

The university offers plenty of opportunities to everyone regardless of their background, providing support for those who need it and also attending to everyone no matter the..Read more

Modules

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Entry requirements

Applicants must have a minimum of upper second class (2:1) honours degree in Art, Code, Design, Game Production or Audio. We will also consider applicants with a lower second class (2:2) in these subjects, if there is sufficient evidence of ability demonstrated in the Portfolio of Evidence supporting their application. All applicants must submit a personal statement that includes a Portfolio of Evidence (PoE) for review as part of their application.

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£7,900 per year

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£10,400 per year

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£10,400 per year

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£10,400 per year

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£19,950 per year

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£19,950 per year

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Abertay University
Bell Street Dundee scotland DD1 1HG United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Dundee  0.3 miles away

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