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 yo...
<strong>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.</strong><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/><strong>Gain all the skills you need to pursue a career in the games industry</strong><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/><br/>• AI for games.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Audio programming.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Games networking.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Game play mechanics in Unreal Engine.<br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Work with local and global games companies</strong><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/><br/>• TT Games<br/><br/><br/><br/>- d3t<br/><br/><br/>• People Can Fly<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Pocket Sized Hands<br/><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 <strong>top in Scotland for Teaching Satisfaction</strong> (National Student Survey 2023). It also ranked in the <strong>UK top 5 for Course Satisfaction (Computer Science and Information Systems)</strong> in the 2023 Guardian University Guide. <br/><br/>Did you know...? Abertay is the <strong>top International School for video games design</strong> (Princeton Review 2024). Which makes <strong>Abertay the best video games school in Europe</strong>.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
14/09/2026
Campus
Abertay Campus
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
G450
Institution Code
A30
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
A,B,B,B
National 5 Maths or equivalent
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
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
H2,H3,H3,H3
To include Maths at O3 or better
A,A,B
Entry into Year 2 to include Maths and Computing
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
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
B,C,C
to include GCSE Maths at B/5 Entry into Year 2 with AAB to include Maths and Computing
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 |