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Computer Game Applications Development Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Computer Game Applications Development Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Learn how to create games and interactive experiences. Find your niche - such as scripting game mechanics, creating audio or programming tools - on this world-leading Computer Game Applications Development degree.
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 yo...
Learn how to create games and interactive experiences. Find your niche - such as scripting game mechanics, creating audio or programming tools - on this world-leading Computer Game Applications Development degree.
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 industry
Widely 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 companies
You’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 Hands
You'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.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2027-09-13
Campus
Abertay Campus
Application Details
13 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A06-B18
Institution Code
A30
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
Entry Requirements
A level
to include GCSE Maths at B/5 Entry into Year 2 with AAB to include Maths and Computing
T Level
Digital Production, Design & Development (Pearson) Digital Business Services (NCFE) Digital Support Services (NCFE) Digital Production, Design & Development Digital Support Services Digital Business Services
Scottish HNC
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 HND
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 Unit B
Scottish Higher
National 5 Maths or equivalent
Scottish Advanced Higher
Entry into Year 2 to include Maths and Computing
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
With 3 subjects at a minimum at S5 or H4
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
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)
To include Maths at O3 or better
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £1,820 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland, Wales, Republic of Ireland, Channel Islands, England | £9,790 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| International, EU | £17,950 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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