Study Computer Game Applications Development - BSc (Hons) at Abertay University in the UK, Faculty of Design, Informatics and Business

Computer Game Applications Development - BSc (Hons)

UK

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What will I learn?

**Develop games and interactive experiences at the Europe's TOP School for video games design (Princeton Review 2026). Find your niche on this multi-accredited, world-leading Computer Game Applications Development degree.****You'll develop games at every stage of the course,** including collaborating on larger projects in teams - just like you would in the workplace.**This games-orientated programming course** is directly relevant to the games sector, evolving as fast as the industry does. Using the latest technology and tools, **you’ll cover game development topics** such as gameplay mechanics, AI for games and audio programming. You’ll also **learn general games programming** in custom frameworks and industry-standard game engines such as Unreal Engine 5.It is **accredited by The Chartered Institute for IT (BCS), TIGA, Sony, Rookies and PlayStation First.** This gives you an edge when it comes to future employment. Plus, **there’s internship and mentoring opportunities** with local and global games companies, all designed to help boost your CV while you study.**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.Abertay is in the **global top 10 for games courses** (Princeton Review 2025 and 2026), and No. 3 in Modern Scottish Unis for **Overall Satisfaction in Computer Games and Animation** (NSS 2025).**Industry mentoring and internships**You’ll get the chance to apply for internships or work placements, and receive mentorship from industry professionals as part of your project work. **We work with leading games companies** such as Sony, Epic Games, Unity, Electronic Arts, Codemasters, Rebellion, Rockstar, Ninja Kiwi and Tag Games.It helps that our facilities include the **PS5 lab, Virtual Production studios and an XR lab**, and we are Scotland's first Adobe Creative Campus. Plus, **you'll collaborate with students from other games courses**. All of which is as close as it gets to working in the business while you study.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Design, Informatics and Business

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
£17,950.00 (US$ 23,181) per year
This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Abertay Campus

Bell Street,

Dundee,

DD1 1HG, Scotland, United Kingdom

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About Abertay University

Abertay University is the top modern university in Scotland for student satisfaction, research intensity and facilities investment (CUG, 2026).

  • Based in the heart of beautiful Dundee in Scotland
  • Excellent teaching quality ratings - UK Top 20 for teaching
  • Pioneering videogame and cybersecurity research
  • 85 percent of graduates in work or further study (HESA ‘23)

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