Overview

It’s an ideal route if you wish to expand and focus your existing programming skills for the development of computer games. Designed and maintained in close association with games companies, the Computer Games Technology programme from Abertay University will provide you with access to a range of state-of-the-art facilities.

During your studies, you’ll benefit from being part of a community of likeminded individuals within our School of Design and Informatics.

With strong industry links and the opportunity to work on real team projects, you’ll benefit from developing the skills and expertise essential to computer games companies, as well as building your own network of contacts in this exciting industry.

Career opportunities

Employment opportunities exist in a variety of sectors including computer games development, graphics and visualisation, multimedia and education.

Typical job titles include games programmer, graphics programmer, and A1 programmer. Opportunities also exist for graduates to become self-employed, freelance contractors or to start their own games development business.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Programming For Games

Applied Mathematics and Artificial Intelligence

Network Game Development

Research Methods

Game Design and Development

Advanced Procedural Methods

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6

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PTE Academic

59

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TOEFL^® IBT

78

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Duolingo English Test

105

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OTE

120

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Computer Sciences View 493 other Masters in Computer Sciences in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6

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PTE Academic

59

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TOEFL^® IBT

78

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105

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OTE

120

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Other requirements

General requirements

A good honours degree (minimum of 2:2) or equivalent in computing, including a good knowledge of object oriented programming and mathematics.

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Tuition Fee

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International

18000 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18000 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

7900 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7900 GBP per year during 12 months.

English, Welsh and Northern Irish Students: £10,400

Living costs for Dundee

787 - 1494 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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