Computer Games Technology Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Become a sought-after games programmer at the top Computer Games University in Europe (Princeton Review 2026). Join our world-leading, professionally accredited Computer Games Technology degree and study the engines and hardware that make computer games work. 

You’ll create your own game prototypes, showcasing current techniques using the latest technologies. This means diving into game development through subjects like graphics, network and AI programming on console and PC, and by building your own game engine. Work experience options, like intern opportunities with leading games companies, are designed to help make you even more employable. 

The course was created in consultation with the games sector, a direct response to the acute shortage of games programmers. For example, we have one of the UK's largest PlayStation 5 labs and the development kits are fully integrated within the curriculum.

Worldwide shortage of games programmers

You'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 experience 

To make sure you're learning at the cutting-edge, the course is kept up-to-date as the games industry changes and technology advances. You’ll get the chance to apply for internships/work placements with local and global games companies. Previous students have been interns at companies such as Ninja Kiwi, Rare, d3t, People Can Fly and Pocket Sized Hands.

Alternatively, you'll work with professional mentors, developing a prototype project as part of a team from different degrees, all bringing different skills - just like being at work.

Along the way you'll be taught by industry experts who worked on award-winning games and be on campus right here in Dundee - home to over a third of the country's games companies. 

Top European School for video games design\*

Abertay is the top European School for video games design for the 2nd year in a row (\*Princeton Review 2025 and 2026). This year is our best ever performance in the Princeton Review’s global rankings for video games education, where Abertay is the top International School and number one in Europe. 

In addition, this degree has been accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT and TIGA, the trade association representing the video games industry.