Master of Science - Technical Art and Visual Effects
- 1 year
- Duration
- 18,000 GBP
- Price
- Rolling admission
- Start
- Rolling admission
- Deadline
- Master
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- Dundee / United Kingdom
- Location
- Abertay University
- School
Program description
The MSc in Technical Art and Visual Effects is among the first Master's programs that particularly focus on the function of the Technical Artist. This function facilitates the provision of innovative solutions to intricate artistic and logistical production difficulties. The demand for this ability is very strong and is projected to rise further.
This curriculum will equip you to join the profession with the latest creative and production methodologies, as well as hands-on expertise with contemporary software and hardware.
This program's technical and artistic material includes engine programming, pipelines, visual effects, optimization, tools development, art, and animation pipelines. The knowledge and abilities acquired in this program will equip you to join the industry with the latest creative and production methodologies, as well as expertise in real-time software and hardware.
Program structure
Core Modules
- Programming For Games
- Technical Art and VFX
- Procedural Methods for Visual Effects and Computer Graphics
- Realtime Tool and Pipeline Development
- Realtime Graphics and Shader Techniques
Price
Tuition Fee for International Students: 18,000 GBP per year
Requirements for applicants
Academic Requirements:
- Applicants should have an undergraduate degree (2.2 or better) in a related area. These include 3D Modelling/Animation/Visual Effects, Computing or Computing related (Engineering)
- Consideration will be made regarding individuals with extensive experience with 3D modeling tools and/or game engines
- Applicants should also submit a portfolio of work (i.e., showreel/breakdown reel, game engine demo or scripting examples)
English Language Requirements:
- IELTS 6.5 (with no component less than 6.0)
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.