Study our world-leading Computer Game Applications Development degree and learn how to create games and script game mechanics. This course is top 5 in the UK for course satisfaction (Computer Science and Information Systems, The Guardian Guide 2022)
Programme Overview
Create games and interactive experiences or script game mechanics and programming tools by choosing a world-leading degree that arms you with the skills you need for a fast-paced and exciting career in the multi-billion pound computer games industry.
Widely recognised as THE place to get a games qualification, this degree will develop your skills in games programming, artificial intelligence for games, network programming, and interface design, making sure you’re adept in the use of industry standard game engines and technologies.
The programme boasts the best teaching in the area (a blend of industry and academic experience) and is designed to evolve as the games industry changes and technology advances. This ensures you’re well equipped for employment within the creative industries sector.
Gain the skills to pursue a career in the games industry
You’ll graduate with the confidence and skills required to work in one of the most demanding industries in the world, giving you a distinct advantage over other computing graduates intending to pursue a career in the games industry.
Throughout the course you’ll get the opportunity to work closely with local and global games industries, as well as collaborating with other games related courses, including art, media and audio.
This course gained an amazing 95% Overall Student Satisfaction rating in the 2020 National Student Survey and is ranks in the UK top 5 for Course Satisfaction (Computer Science and Information Systems) in the 2022 Guardian University Guide.
Did you know...? Abertay is the UK's TOP university for videogames education (The Princeton Review 2023)
How the Course Works
Learning and Assessment
A mixed assessment strategy is used on the programme. Most modules are assessed through coursework, which may include project work and student-led presentations. Some modules use a mixture of coursework and formal examination.
You’ll spend around 12-15 hours per week in lectures, tutorials and laboratories. Lectures are used to present key concepts, theories and techniques. Tutorials and laboratory-based activities increase your understanding of the subject and allow you to develop your competence and confidence in technological and theoretical work.
Throughout your degree, you’ll be required to actively participate in group work, discussions, seminars, and private study.
The course also allows for customisation, which lets you develop a specialisation, such as artificial intelligence, while building a broad foundation in game applications development.
Accreditation
Partnerships
Careers
As the computer games industry continues to grow, so does the
demand for first-rate game programmers and computer
programmers with knowledge of developing applications using
middleware such as game engines.
Upon graduation, you'll possess a games-orientated programming
degree, which is directly relevant to the needs of industry. The
programme was created in response to industry requirements and is
Skillset and PlayStation first accredited.
Choose your path
We work with leading game developers such as Electronic Arts,
Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe, Codemasters, 4J
Studios, and Denki, making graduates from the degree highly
employable within these industries.
Graduates have found employment as games programmers in a wide
variety of different areas, such as creating console games for ...
• Sony PlayStation@
• Nintendo
• Microsoft
... as well as programming the latest mobile devices.
While pursuing their studies, some students have even created their own
startup companies.
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