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Computer Game Applications Development BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Computer Game Applications Development 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 you need to pursue a ...
**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.**<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>**Gain all the skills you need to pursue a career in the games industry**<br/><br/>Widely recognised as THE place in Europe to study games, you’ll develop skills in: <br/><br/><br/>- Games programming.<br/><br/><br/>- AI for games.<br/><br/><br/>- Audio programming.<br/><br/><br/>- Games networking.<br/><br/><br/>- Game play mechanics in Unreal Engine.<br/><br/><br/>**Work with local and global games companies**<br/><br/>You’ll get the opportunity to work with local and global games companies, as well as collaborating with students from other games courses.<br/><br/>Previous students have been interns at companies such as:<br/><br/><br/>- Ninja Kiwi<br/><br/><br/>- TT Games<br/><br/><br/>- d3t<br/><br/><br/>- People Can Fly<br/><br/><br/>- Pocket Sized Hands<br/><br/><br/>Youll graduate armed with all the confidence and skills you need for a successful career in the multi-billion-pound computer games industry.<br/><br/>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. <br/><br/>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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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
08/09/2025
Campus
Abertay Campus
Application Details
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Course Code
G450
Institution Code
A30
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
Entry Requirements
Scottish Higher
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
29
With GCSE Maths at Grade 5/B or equivalent Entry into Year 2 with 34 Points to include 3 Higher subjects at grade 4 to include Maths and Computing
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DMM
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)
Scottish Advanced Higher
Scottish HNC
Pass
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
Pass
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
A level
B,C,C
to include GCSE Maths at B/5 Entry into Year 2 with AAB to include Maths and Computing
T Level
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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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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