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Computer Game Applications Development at Abertay University - UCAS

Abertay University

Degree level: Undergraduate

Computer Game Applications Development

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Course summary

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.

Modules

Year 1 core modules (subject to change over time) - CMP104 Programming with C++; CMP101 Computer Hardware Architecture & Operating Systems; MAT102 Mathematics for Application Development 1; CMP102 Software Design; CMP105 Games Programming. You will also be required to select one elective module. For detailed module information please check our website.

Assessment method

You will spend around 12-15 hours per week in lectures, tutorials and laboratories. Lectures are used to present key concepts, theories and techniques. Tutorials and laboratory-based activities increase your understanding of the subject, and allow you to develop your competence and confidence in technological and theoretical work. During the course, you will be required to actively participate in group work, discussions, seminars, and private study. There is a mixed assessment strategy used on the course. Most modules are assessed through coursework, which may include project work and student-led presentations. Some modules use a mixture of coursework and formal examination.


How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
G450
Institution code:
A30
Campus name:
Abertay Campus
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2

Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)

Year 2 - Higher National Certificate/Diploma or equivalent Please see website for accepted courses

Entry requirements

Standard Qualification Requirements

Applicants should have National 5/GCSE Maths at grade B/5 or equivalent - National 5 Lifeskill Maths and Application of Maths NOT accepted in lieu of Maths

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.abertay.ac.uk/course-search/undergraduate/computer-game-applications-development/

Minimum Qualification Requirements

We may make you an offer at the minimum entry grades if you meet the criteria.

Please click the following link to find out more about minimum qualification requirements for this course

https://www.abertay.ac.uk/course-search/undergraduate/computer-game-applications-development/


English language requirements

We look for applicants to have achieved an overall IELTS score of 6.0 with no individual test lower than 5.5. Some degrees have higher requirements - refer to the 'entry routes' tab of each degree for more detail.

List of English Language Requirements

https://www.abertay.ac.uk/studying/informationforinternationalstudents/english-requirements/


Student Outcomes

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65%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
90%
Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

EU £15000 Year 1
England £9535 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9535 Year 1
Wales £9535 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9535 Year 1
Scotland £1820 Year 1
International £15000 Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

International/EU fees are £15,500 for the following courses:- BA (Hons) Computer Arts BSc (Hons) Computer Game Applications Development BSc (Hons) Computer Games Technology BSc (Hons) Computing BSc (Hons) Computer Science BSc (Hons) Computer Science with Cybersecurity BSc (Hons) Ethical Hacking BA (Hons) Game Design and Production
Computer Game Applications Development at Abertay University - UCAS