Computer Games Technology

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 everything you need to become a highly skilled games programmer. Join our world-leading Computer Games Technology degree and study the engines and hardware that make computer games work.

You'll create your own game prototypes, showcasing current techniques using the latest technologies. This means diving into subjects like games programming and AI, through to console and engine development. Along the way you'll be taught by industry experts who worked on award-winning games (console and mobile) and be studying right here in Dundee - home to over a third of the country's games companies.

This degree was created in consultation with the games sector, a direct response to the acute shortage of games programmers. For example, we host one of the largest PlayStation 5 labs and the development kits are fully integrated within the curriculum.

Worldwide shortage of games programmers

You'll graduate work-ready and able to thrive on the kind of challenges the games sector throws up, having covered topics like:

Games programming. Graphics. Artificial intelligence (AI). Games hardware. Engine development.

Essential industry experience

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. Industry experience plays an essential part of the course, to improve your CV and make you even more employable. Our students have worked as interns at companies such as:

  • Ninja Kiwi

  • TT Games

  • d3t

  • People Can Fly

  • Pocket Sized Hands

    Your expertise and knowledge will be sought after in the games industry and beyond.

    The course ranked TOP in Scotland for overall satisfaction in Computer Games and Animation (National Student Survey 2023). And 92% for Overall Satisfaction and 94% for Teaching Quality (NSS 2022).

    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
    2136 IT quality and testing 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