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Computer Game Applications Development BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Computer Game Applications Development BSc (Hons)
Whether its 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...
Whether its 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.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>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. <br/><br/>Having launched the worlds first computer games degree in 1997, Abertay has been instrumental in building the city of Dundee as a global hub for computing and gaming. <br/><br/>Abertay is ranked: <br/>• Top university in the UK and throughout Europe for Videogames Education (Princeton Review 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020)<br/>• UK University of the Year 2021 - Teaching Quality (The Times/ Sunday Times Good University Guide)<br/>• UK Top 10 - Student Satisfaction & Teaching (Guardian Good University Guide 2021)<br/>• UK Top 10 - Student Satisfaction (National Student Survey 2020)
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
09/09/2024
Campus
Abertay Campus
Application Details
31 January
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Course Code
G450
Institution Code
A30
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
Entry Requirements
A levelB,C,C Entry into Year 2 with AAB to include Maths and Computing Scottish HigherA,B,B,B International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme29 Entry into Year 2 with 34 Points to include 3 Higher subjects at grade 4 to include Maths and Computing Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DMM 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 and AS Level Maths at B Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H2,H3,H3,H3 To include Maths at O3 or better Scottish Advanced HigherA,A,B Entry into Year 2 to include Maths and Computing Scottish HNCPass 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 College Computer Science - Graded Unit B to include H171 Soft. Dev: OOP or H16Y Soft. Dev: Data Strucs and Scottish Higher Maths at B Computing: Networking - Graded Unit B to include H171 Soft. Dev: OOP or H16Y Soft. Dev: Data Strucs and Scottish Higher Maths at B Computing: 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 B Digital Design & Development (Games) - Graded Unit B plus Scottish Higher in Maths at B Entry into Year 1 with an HNC in one of the following:- Computer Arts & Design - Graded Unit B plus National 5 in Maths at grade B Digital Design & Development - Graded Unit B plus National 5 in Maths at grade B Interactive Media - Graded Unit B plus National 5 in Maths at grade B Scottish HNDPass 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 B Computing: Networking - Graded Unit B to include H171 Soft. Dev: OOP or H16Y Soft. Dev: Data Strucs and Scottish Higher in Maths at B Computing: 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 B Digital Design and Development (Games) - Graded Unit B plus Scottish Higher in Maths at grade B Entry into Year 1 with an HND in one of the following:- Computer Arts & Design - Graded Unit B plus National 5 Maths at grade B Digital Design & Development - Graded Unit B plus National 5 Maths at grade B Interactive Media - Graded Unit B plus National 5 Maths at grade B Visual Communication Graphic Design - Graded T LevelM Digital Production, Design & Development (Pearson) Digital Business Services (NCFE) Digital Support Services (NCFE) Digital Production, Design & Development Digital Support Services Digital Business Services |
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £1,820 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
| England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Republic of Ireland | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £15,000 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
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