**Study your Game Design and Production degree at one of the most prestigious game design schools in the world. Learn to push the boundaries of games making using your outstanding creative and technical skills.**
Developed for people who want to play a key part in the games industry, this degree delivers world-class teaching. Youll learn to communicate through prototypes, asset creation, documentation and presentations, covering topics such as:
- Game concept development.
- Level design.
- Testing and user experience.
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**Study your Game Design and Production degree at one of the most prestigious game design schools in the world. Learn to push the boundaries of games making using your outstanding creative and technical skills.**<br/><br/>Developed for people who want to play a key part in the games industry, this degree delivers world-class teaching. Youll learn to communicate through prototypes, asset creation, documentation and presentations, covering topics such as:<br/><br/><br/>- Game concept development.<br/><br/><br/>- Level design.<br/><br/><br/>- Testing and user experience.<br/><br/><br/>- Communication and leadership skills.<br/><br/><br/>**Play a key part in the games industry**<br/><br/>As a Game Design and Production student, you will: <br/><br/><br/>- Work with artists and programmers in small teams to design and develop prototypes and games. <br/><br/><br/>- Study the historical context and fundamentals of game design, interaction and narrative theory. <br/><br/><br/>- Develop professional skills in areas like concept development and user experience. <br/><br/><br/>- Learn how games are designed, developed and marketed. <br/><br/><br/>**Work creatively as a game designer or producer** <br/><br/>Youll be encouraged to work creatively and professionally as a game designer or producer. Youll hone your communication and leadership skills through multidisciplinary/individual projects, and graduate fully prepared for an exciting career in the games industry.<br/><br/>Job prospects in this area have never been better. Games studios and international media groups all need talented individuals like you with expertise in team management, design and production control. <br/><br/>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
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
08/09/2025
Campus
Abertay Campus
29 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
G452
Institution Code
A30
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
A,B,B,B
29
Entry into Year 2 with 34 Points to include 3 Higher subjects at grade 4 to include 2 subjects from Visual Art, Computer Science, Maths, Design Technology and Music
DMM
Business Creative Media Production IT
H2,H3,H3,H3
A,A,B
Entry into Year 2 to include two from Graphic Communication, Art, Computer Science, Maths, Design & Manufacture and Music
Pass
Entry into Year 1 with an HNC in one of the following:- 3D Computer Animation - Graded Unit B Computer Arts & Design - Graded Unit B Computer Games Development - Graded Unit B Computing - Graded Unit B Next Gen Computing - Graded Unit M Cyber Security - Graded Unit B Creative Industries - Graded Unit B Digital Design & Development - Graded Unit B Digital Design & Development (Games/Games Development) - Graded Unit B Interactive Media - Graded Unit B
Pass
Entry into Year 2 with an HND in one of the following:- 3D Computer Animation - Graded Unit B Computer Arts & Design - Graded Unit B Computer Games Development - Graded Unit B Digital Design & Development (Games) - Graded Unit B Entry into Year 1 with an HND in one of the following:- Computer Science - Graded Unit B Computing: Networking - Graded Unit B Computing: Software Development - Graded Unit B Computing: Technical Support - Graded Unit B Creative Industries - Graded Unit B Digital Design & Development - Graded Unit B Visual Communication Graphic Design - Graded Unit B
B,C,C
Entry into Year 2 with AAB to include two from Art, Computer Science, Maths, Music and Design Technology
M
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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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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Scotland | £1,820 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £15,000 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |