Game Design and Production

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

A-Level Entry

BCC

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

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2139 Information technology professionals
    2141 Web design professionals
    2134 Programmers and software development professionals
    3131 IT operations technicians
    2136 IT quality and testing professionals
    3132 IT user support technicians

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    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    4 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Dundee
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Computer games and animation

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    Abertay University

    Dundee

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