Choose a world-leading Computer Games Technology degree at the UK's top university for Games. Learn from industry experts and staff who’ve worked on blockbuster games. This course is top 5 in the UK for course satisfaction (Computer Science and Information Systems, The Guardian Guide 2022)

Programme Overview

Press start on a world-leading Computer Games Technology degree and go under the bonnet to study and develop the engines that make computer games whirr – skilfully delivered by experts who’ve worked on blockbuster titles including Grand Theft Auto (GTA), Angry Birds and Crackdown.

Study at Europe’s top university for computer games and learn all the skills you need to become a programmer in one of the most demanding and rewarding industries in the world.

From games programming, graphics and artificial intelligence to games hardware and procedural generation, this challenging degree equips you with the confidence and skills you need to pursue a career in the multi-billion pound games industry.

But that's not all.

Learn at the cutting-edge

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, ensuring you’re work-ready and familiar with whatever challenges the sector throws up.

Plus you'll be learning in Dundee, the hub of Scotland's booming games industry, and home to one-third of the country's gaming companies.

This course scored an impressive 92% for Overall Satisfaction and 94% for Teaching Quality in the 2022 National Student Survey (NSS). Plus Abertay is widely regarded as THE place to study for a games degree.

Did you know...? Abertay is the UK's TOP university for videogames education (The Princeton Review 2023)

How the Course Works

Learning and Assessment

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, allowing you to put the taught theory into practice, and develop your competence and confidence in technological and theoretical work.

During the course, you’ll be required to actively participate in group work, discussions, seminars, and private study.

There’s a mixed assessment strategy used on the course. 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.

Accreditation

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