Computer Games Technology
at Abertay University

Take the first step towards an exciting and rewarding career in computer games technology. Find out more about starting this course in September 2024.

BSc (Hons) Computer Games Technology

Study BSc (Hons) Computer Games Technology at Scotland’s Top Modern University for teaching and overall student satisfaction (NSS 2023).

Press start on a world-leading Computer Games Technology degree and go under the bonnet to study and develop the engines and hardware that make computer games whirr. Learn everything you need to know to become a games programmer in one of the most rewarding industries in the world.   

This means diving into subjects like games programming and AI through to console and engine development. Along the way you'll be taught by industry experts who worked on award-winning games (console and mobile) and be studying right here in Dundee - the hub of Scotland's booming games industry.

 

If you have any questions about computer games technology, or applying to Abertay, please give us a call on +44(0)1382 308080 or send an email to international@abertay.ac.uk

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5 reasons to choose Computer Games Technology at Abertay

1. We're industry leaders: Abertay has been ranked the TOP games university in the UK and the second TOP in Europe by the prestigious Princeton Review. 

2. We're the Top Scottish Modern University for teaching quality and overall student satisfaction: That's according to the most recent National Student Survey 2023. 

3. Top industry accreditation: All of our Computer Games Degrees are accredited, most by Creative Skillset - the quality mark for excellence in media education. 

4. Entrepreneurial spirit: Many of our graduates have successfully set up their own games companies, including Guerilla Tea, Hyper Luminal Games, Pixel Blimp and Tag Games. 

5. You'll be sought after by industry: Abertay graduates are in high demand in the UK and across the world. Many of our graduates have gone on to work for the industry's heavy hitters. 

Andrew Greensmith

What do our Computer Games Technology graduates say?

Our Computer Games Technology graduates will always be our strongest advocates, so check out what Andrew Greensmith, Technical Director at Red Kite Games had to say about his time at Abertay University.

Abertay stays strong in the field of games because of their high standards. Even now I take notice when I see a developer’s CV with Abertay mentioned on it. I always make a point to interview students who’ve studied at Abertay and, throughout the years, I’ve hired numerous graduates from the University.

Andrew was part of our BSc (Hons) Computer Games Technology class of 2002. 

Student at top of The Law

Why Dundee?

Dundee is going through something of a cultural rebirth.

It was named by The Wall Street Journal as one of the world’s hottest destinations, helped greatly by the £80m V&A Dundee, the stunning design museum, which opened its doors in 2018.

Dundee is a little pot of gold at the end of the A92 - The Guardian

It’s an extremely friendly city, which is small enough to get from A to B by foot, but large enough to have great shopping and vibrant nightlife.

Dundee is a contemporary city full of energy and vision—it has one of the highest student population ratios in the UK—and it’s the perfect environment for a Computer Games Technology student to learn their trade.

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