Computer Game Applications Development

Abertay University
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 4 Years Computer games and animation

A-Level Entry

BCC

Avg. Graduate Salary

£28,000

About this course

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 career in the games industry

Widely recognised as THE place in Europe to study games, you’ll develop skills in:

  • Games programming.

  • AI for games.

  • Audio programming.

  • Games networking.

  • Game play mechanics in Unreal Engine.

    Work with local and global games companies

    You’ll get the opportunity to work with local and global games companies, as well as collaborating with students from other games courses.

    Previous students have been interns at companies such as:

  • Ninja Kiwi

  • TT Games

  • d3t

  • People Can Fly

  • Pocket Sized Hands

    You'll graduate armed with all the confidence and skills you need for a successful career in the multi-billion-pound computer games industry.

    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.

    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.

  • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades BCC
    Scottish Higher ABBB
    Scottish Advanced Higher AAB
    BTEC DMM

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2139 Information technology professionals
    2134 Programmers and software development professionals
    2141 Web design professionals
    3131 IT operations technicians
    3132 IT user support technicians
    2137 IT network professionals

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    4 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Dundee
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Computer games and animation
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £28,000