Game Design and Production

Abertay University

Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 4 Years Computer games and animation

Game Design and Production BA (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at Abertay University, based in Dundee, taught full-time over 4 years. 82% of final-year students rated the course positively in the National Student Survey. Typical A-level entry is BCC.

A-Level Entry

BCC

Typical offer · UCAS

Student Satisfaction

81.98%

NSS · Office for Students

About this course

Study your Game Design and Production degree at one of the most prestigious game design schools in the world. Learn to push the boundaries of games making using your outstanding creative and technical skills.

Developed for people who want to play a key part in the games industry, this degree delivers world-class teaching. You'll learn to communicate through prototypes, asset creation, documentation and presentations, covering topics such as:

- Game concept development.

- Level design.

- Testing and user experience.

- Communication and leadership skills.

Play a key part in the games industry

As a Game Design and Production student, you will:

- Work with artists and programmers in small teams to design and develop prototypes and games.

- Study the historical context and fundamentals of game design, interaction and narrative theory.

- Develop professional skills in areas like concept development and user experience.

- Learn how games are designed, developed and marketed.

Work creatively as a game designer or producer

You'll be encouraged to work creatively and professionally as a game designer or producer. You'll hone your communication and leadership skills through multidisciplinary/individual projects, and graduate fully prepared for an exciting career in the games industry.

Job prospects in this area have never been better. Games studios and international media groups all need talented individuals like you with expertise in team management, design and production control.

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

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Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Dundee
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Computer games and animation