Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Computer Games Technology
- 4 years
- Duration
- 15,500 GBP/year
- Price
- Rolling admission
- Start
- Rolling admission
- Deadline
- Bachelor
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- Dundee / United Kingdom
- Location
- Abertay University
- School
Program description
Acquire the necessary knowledge to become an exceptionally proficient games programmer. Enroll in our premier Computer Games Technology degree program and examine the engines and hardware that facilitate the operation of computer games.
You will develop your own game prototypes, demonstrating contemporary ways using the newest technology. This entails exploring topics like as game programming and artificial intelligence, as well as console and engine development. You will get instruction from industry specialists who have contributed to award-winning games (both console and mobile) while studying in Dundee, which hosts almost a third of the nation's gaming firms.
This degree was developed in collaboration with the gaming industry, addressing the critical need of game programmers. We operate one of the biggest PlayStation 5 laboratories, with development kits completely included into the curriculum.
You will graduate prepared for the workforce and capable of excelling in the difficulties presented by the gaming industry, having studied subjects such as:
- Games programming
- Graphics
- Artificial intelligence (AI)
- Games hardware
- Engine development
Program structure
Core Modules
- Games Programming
- Programming with C++
- Computer Hardware Architecture and Operating Systems
- Applied Mathematics
- Software Design
- Game Programming and System Architectures
- Graphics Programming
- Data Structures and Algorithms
- Graphics Programming with Shaders
- Artificial Intelligence
- Game Engine Development
- Professional Development
- Honours Project Proposal and Execution
- Programming Animation Systems
Price
Tuition Fee for International Students: 15,500 GBP per year
Requirements for applicants
Typical minimum entry requirements:
- A levels: CCC
- International Baccalaureate: 28 points, to include any essential subject at S5 or H4.
- Indian senior secondary school leaving certificate (12th standard from ICSE, CBSE or state boards) with a minimum of 65% or better
- English at IELTS 6.0 (with no component less than 5.5)
About the university
Abertay University is a contemporary and welcoming institution located in the center of Dundee, Scotland, emphasizing education and equipping graduates for professional endeavors. This is integrated with superior research and information dissemination. Abertay, established in 1888, has always addressed industry demands by providing a continuous stream of graduate talent to work, lead, and develop across several industries.
One of the UK's major technological institutions
Renowned as one of the leading technology colleges in the UK, we are distinguished for our proficiency in video game teaching, with our degrees in this discipline consistently ranking among the top in Europe for the last seven years. Our academic faculties provide degrees in several fields, including Mental Health Nursing, Civil Engineering, Business Analytics, and Ethical Hacking, equipping students for employment and, in many instances, facilitating real-world job experience concurrent with their studies.
A welcoming and inclusive atmosphere
We take pleasure in providing an inclusive, amiable, and inviting atmosphere for our students and staff, complemented with exceptional education and an outstanding student experience.
We are also honored to be the:
- Leading Contemporary University in Scotland for Student Satisfaction (NSS 2024)
- Ranked among the Top 10 in the UK for Student Experience (Daily Mail Guide 2024)
- Ranked in the top three in the UK for research intensity among modern universities (CUG 2024)
Abertay University serves as a National Centre for Excellence in video game and cybersecurity education.
