Professional Masters in
Games Development (MProf)

Abertay’s postgraduate games courses are ranked in the global top 10 for postgraduate video games education by the prestigious Princeton Review.

Course detail

Start Date

September

Duration

Full-time: 12 months or part-time: 24 months

Award Title

MProf

UCAS Code

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Programme Overview

The Centre for Excellence in Computer Games Education at Abertay offers this unique, world-renowned programme. It’ll give you a skillset that encompasses far more than basic technical excellence.

The result offers an unparalleled opportunity for subsequent employment in leading creative and technological industries - specifically within the fields of coding, digital art, game design and audio - as demanded by the multi-billion pound games industry.

Learn from experienced games industry practitioners

Get set to develop core skills through applied project work, supported by experienced games industry practitioners. Enhance your skills in interdisciplinary communication and collaboration through teamwork with students and staff from other areas of games development.

You’ll apply developing technologies and practices, specific to your own discipline, across projects that demonstrate your work to leading industry figures. In addition, you'll be encouraged to nurture relationships with fellow developers, industry professionals and companies through your demonstrable skill in the creation of games, mentorships and published research.

Applicants must have a minimum of upper second class (2:1) honours degree in Art, Code, Design, Game Production or Audio. We will also consider applicants with a lower second class (2:2) in these subjects, if there is sufficient evidence of ability demonstrated in the Portfolio of Evidence supporting their application.

All applicants must submit a personal statement that includes a Portfolio of Evidence (PoE) for review as part of their application.

The purpose of the Portfolio of Evidence is to allow the Programme Team to determine whether there is satisfactory evidence of ability - or potential ability - within at least one key computer games development role. These key roles* are Programming, Game Design, Art and Animation (preferably digital), Software, Project or Team Management, Digital Audio and Sound Design.

Content provided must be digital, preferably directing the Programme Team to external websites, galleries, testimonials or other bodies of work that can be viewed remotely - rather than any physical submission.

Of particular interest are references to:

An academic or similar qualification in a game related area

Professional Industry experience

Professional Accreditation

Self-directed work in a game related discipline

Testimonials from professional developers

* Please note that experience in Quality Assurance (QA) or Marketing are not considered as key roles within this context, as there would be no appropriate opportunity to focus upon them in the programme.

We accept a wide range of qualifications from applicants around the world. Please select your country from the list below to view Postgraduate entry requirements. If your qualification is not listed, please contact admissions@abertay.ac.uk

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Academic Requirements

Applicants who do not cover the appropriate subjects during their degree will be considered if they have relevant industry experience.

English Language Requirements

All courses at Abertay University are taught in English. If your first language is not English, you will need to demonstrate that you meet our English language requirements.

Please see English Language Requirements for the full list of accepted qualifications and further details.

For more information on the application process, tuition fees and scholarships, studying in Scotland, and to contact our International Team, please visit our International Students page.

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Applicants will typically require a minimum Diplomë e Nivelit të Pare/Bachelor degree score of 7.5 in a subject related to their chosen course.

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Applicants will typically require a minimum Specialist/Bachelor degree score of 70% or 3.0 in a subject related to their chosen course.

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Applicants will typically require a minimum Bachelor degree / Fachhochschuldiplom / Diplom (FH) score of 3.0 (on the 5-point scale) in a subject related to their chosen course.

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Applicants will typically require a minimum Bakalavr/Diplomu score of 70% in a subject related to their chosen course.

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Bachelors Degree of 4 years or more with a minimum score of 60% or 2.6 GPA (on a four point scale). Degree must have been awarded from the following institutions (including affiliated colleges):

North South University
Independent University, Bangladesh
American International University, Bangladesh
East West University
Ahsanullah University of Science & Technology
University of Asia Pacific
BRAC University
Daffodil International University
United International University
International University of Business, Agriculture and Technology (IUBAT)
Bangladesh University of Professionals
University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh
Jagannath University
National University
University of Dhaka
Port City Chittagong University
Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET)
Jahanginaga University (JU)
Southeast University
Eastern University
Bangladesh University of Business & Technology
Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology (CUET)
Dhaka University of Engineering and Technology (DUET)
Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET)
University of Rajshahi (RU)
Chittagong University (CU)

Or a Bachelor of Science in Egineering with a minimum score of 55% or 2.2 GPA (on a four point scale), awarded by Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh (IEB) or awarded 2012 onwards by a private university and accredited by IEB with independent research as part of the course.

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Applicants will typically require a Specialist degree or Master's degree with a minimum score of 7 in a subject related to their chosen course.

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Applicants will typically require a Licentiaat / Licencié with a minimum score of 12 or 60% in a subject related to their chosen course.

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Applicants will typically require a minimum Licenciado/Título score of 65% in a subject related to their chosen course.

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree (5-6 years) with a minimum score of 70%, or a Master's degree with a minimum score of 60%, in a subject related to their chosen course.

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Applicants studying a Titulo de Licenciado, Titulo de Bacharel or Titulo de (subject area) will be required to pass with 6.0 (on a 10 point scale), in a related subject where required.

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree with a minimum score of 4.0 (out of 6) in a subject related to their chosen course.

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Applicants will typically require a Master's degree with a minimum score of C+, 65% or 2.5 (on a 4-point scale) in a subject related to their chosen course.

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Applicants wil typically require one of: a 4-year Bachelor Degree/Licence; Diplome d’Etudues Supérieures de Commerce; Diplôme d'Ingénieur; Maîtrise / Master sans thèse; with a minimum score of 11, or a GPA of 2.7 (on a 4-point scale) in a subject related to their chosen course.

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree/Baccalauréat with a minimum score of 2.5 (4-point scale), 62% or C+ average in a subject related to their chosen course.

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Qualification: PG Diplome d’Etudes Approfondies / PG Diplome d’Etudes Superiures Specialisees / PG Matrise with Independent Research/Project

Applicants will typically be required to pass the PG Diplome d’Etudes with a minimum of 13 (on the 20 point scale) in a relevant subject.

20 Point Scale:
1st Classification: 17
2:1 Classification: 15
2:2 Classification: 13

Applicants who do not cover the appropriate subjects during their degree will be considered if they have relevant industry experience.

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Applicants will typically be required to pass the Grado de Licenciado in the essential subject with a 5.5 GPA (7-point scale).

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree with a minimum 70% in a subject related to their chosen course.

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Applicants will typically require a Licenciado/Título/Maestro with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in a subject related to their chosen course.

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Applicants will typically require a Baccalaureus / Baccalaurea or Diploma - Visoko obrazovanje (4-6 years) with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in a subject related to their chosen course.

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Applicants will typically require a Título de Licenciado/ Arquitecto/ Doctor/Ingeniero/Máster with a minimum GPA of 3.5 in a subject related to their chosen course.

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree with a minimum score of 6.0 in a subject related to their chosen course.

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Applicants will typically require a Bakalář degree with a minimum score of 2.0 in a subject related to their chosen course.

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree / Candidatus Philosophiae / Professionsbachelor with a minimum score of 7 in a subject related to their chosen course.

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Applicants will typically require a Título de Licenciado or Título with a minimum score of 70% in a subject related to their chosen course.

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree (from a university) with a minimum GPA of 65% in a subject related to their chosen course.

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Applicants will typically require a Licenciado, Título or Título de Maestro/Maestria with a minimum score of 6.5 in a subject related to their chosen course.

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Applicants will typically require a Bakalaurusekraad (Bachelor degree) or Rakenduskõrgharidusõppe Diplom (Professional Higher Education Diploma) with a minimum score of 3 in a subject related to their chosen course.

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Applicants from an Ethiopian university will typically require a Master's degree with a minimum score of 2.75 in a subject related to their chosen course.

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree / Kandidaatti / Kandidat with a minimum score of 1 (4-point scale) or 2.5 (5-point scale) in a subject related to their chosen course.

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Applicants will typically require a Diplôme d'Ingénieur / Licence / Grade de Licence / Licence Professionnelle / Grade de Licence Professionnelle with a minimum score of 12 in a subject related to their chosen course.

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree or Specialist degree with a minimum score of 70% in a subject related to their chosen course.

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor or Fachhochschuldiplom / Diplom (FH) with a score of 3.5 in a subject related to their chosen course.

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree with a minimum GPA of 2.5 (4-point scale), or 50% in a subject related to their chosen course.

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Applicants will typically require a Ptychio (AEA or TEI) degree with a minimum GPA of 6.0 in a subject related to their chosen course.

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Applicants will typically require a Graduate Diploma or Master’s degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (4-point scale) in a subject related to their chosen course.

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor Degree (Honours) with a minimum GPA of 2.6 or Lower Second Class (2:2) in a subject related to their chosen course.

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Applicants will typically require a Alapfokozat (Bachelor degree) or Egyetemi Oklevél (University Diploma) with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in a subject related to their chosen course.

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Applicants will typically require a Baccalaureus / Bakkalárpróf with a minimum GPA of 6.0 in a subject related to their chosen course.

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Bachelor of Arts / Science / Commerce (with Independent Research)
Applicants will typically be required to complete a Bachelor of Arts / Science / Commerce with an average pass of 55-60% or 5.5-6.0 GPA (on the 10 point scale) if Independent Research is included.

Bachelor of Arts / Science / Commerce (NO Independent Research)
Applicants will typically be required to complete a Bachelor of Arts / Science / Commerce with an average pass of 65-70% or 6.5-6.9 GPA (on the 10 point scale) if Independent Research is NOT included.

Bachelor Degree in Professional Subject*
Applicants will typically be required to complete a Bachelor Degree in a Professional Subject with an average pass of 55-60% or 5.5-6.0 GPA (on the 10 point scale).

*Professional subjects include: Agriculture, Architecture, Business Administration, Business Management, Business Studies, Computer Applications, Engineering, Homoeopathic Medicine and Surgery, Law, Nursing, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy and Technology.

Applicants who do not cover the appropriate subjects during their degree will be considered if they have relevant industry experience.

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor Degree Sarjana I (S1) with a minimum GPA of 2.5 in a subject related to their chosen course.

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor Degree with a minimum score of 13 in a subject related to their chosen course.

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Applicants will typically require a Master's degree with a minimum GPA of 65% in a subject related to their chosen course.

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree with a 2.2 in a subject related to their chosen course.

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Applicants will typically require a Diploma Accademico di Primo Livello, Diploma de Mediatore Linguistico, Laurea, or Licenza de Accademia de Belle Arti with a minimum score of 94 in a subject related to their chosen course.

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree with a minimum GPA of 55%, 2.0, or grade C in a subject related to their chosen course.

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree or Advanced Diploma with a minimum GPA of 60% or 2.2 (4-point scale) in a subject related to their chosen course.

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree with a minimum GPA of 65% or 2.5 (4-point scale) in a subject related to their chosen course.

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree/ Bakalavr or Specialist Diploma with a minimum GPA of 70%, 2.3 (4-point scale), or 3.6 (5-point scale) in a subject related to their chosen course.

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree with a minimum GPA percentage of 50% in a subject related to their chosen course.

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree with a minimum GPA of 2.6 in a subject related to their chosen course.

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree or Specialist Diploma with a minimum GPA of 3.6 (5-point scale) in a subject related to their chosen course.

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Applicants will typically require a Bakalaura Diploms with a minimum score of 6 in a subject related to their chosen course.

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree/Licence with a minimum GPA of 2.8 (4-point scale), score of 12 (French 20-point scale), or 70% in a subject related to their chosen course.

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Applicants will typically require a Bakalauro Diplomas with a minimum overall score of 7 in a subject related to their chosen course.

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor (Honours) degree with a minimum overall score of 14 in a subject related to their chosen course.

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Applicants will typically be require a Master's degree with a minimum GPA of 2.4 (4-point scale), 4.5 (6-point scale) or 50% in a subject related to their chosen course. Applicants with a professional Bachelor's degree may be considered, though this must be in a related subject area.

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree with a minimum GPA of 2.5 in a subject related to their chosen course.

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor (Honours) degree with a minimum score of 55% (lower second classification) in a subject related to their chosen course.

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Applicants studying a Titulo de Licenciado or Titulo Profesional de (subject area) will be required to pass with 7.0 (on a 10 point scale).

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Applicants will typically require a Diploma de Licenta (Bachelor degree) or Diploma de Magistru (Master's degree) with a minimum score of 8.0 in a subject related to their chosen course.

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Applicants will typically require a Grau de Licenciado/a with a minimum score of 14, or Grau de Maestre with a minimum score of 12 in a subject related to their chosen course.

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor Honours degree / Professional Bachelor degree (competed after 2009) or Master's degree with a minimum score of 60% or grade C in a subject related to their chosen course.

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Applicants will require either:

A four-year Bachelors degree with a minimum score of 60% in a related subject from one of the following universities: Kathmandu University, Pokhara University, Tribhuvan University, Agriculture and Forestry University, Purbanchal Universite, Lumbini Buddhist University, Mid Western University, Far Western University, Nepal Sanskrit University, or
A Masters degree following a three-year Bachelors degree with a minimum score of 60%.

Applicants with non-standard qualifications will be considered on an individual basis, determined by prior study, work experience, professional qualifications and references.

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree with a minimum grade of 6 in a subject related to their chosen course.

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 2.5 or 50% in a subject related to their chosen course.

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Applicants will typically require a Bachelorgrad (Bachelor degree) or a Candidatus/a Magisterii with a minimum overall grade C in a subject related to their chosen course.

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 2.3 in a subject related to their chosen course.

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree (4-5 years) with a minimum GPA of 2.6 or 60% in a subject related to their chosen course.

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 2.0 or 70% in a subject related to their chosen course.

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Applicants will typically require a Grado Académico de Bachiller or Título de Licenciado / Título (Profesional) with a minimum score of 12 in a subject related to their chosen course.

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree from a well-ranked university with a minimum GPA of 2.0 (5-point scale), 2.5 (4-point scale), or 82% in a subject related to their chosen course.

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Applicants will typically require a Licencjat / Inżynier with a minimum score of 4 in a subject related to their chosen course.

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Applicants will typically require a Licenciado with a minimum score of 14 in a subject related to their chosen course.

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 2.7 in a subject related to their chosen course.

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Applicants will typically require a Diplomă de Licenţă (Bachelor degree) with a minimum score of 7 in a subject related to their chosen course.

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree (Honours) with a minimum score of 12/20 or 60% in a subject related to their chosen course.

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 2.75 (4-point scale), 3.25 (5-point scale), or 73% in a subject related to their chosen course.

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Applicants will typically require a Diplomirani (Bachelor's degree) with a minimum GPA of 7 in a subject related to their chosen course.

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor (Honours) degree with a minimum GPA of 2.7 (4-point scale) or 3.5 (5-point scale) in a subject related to their chosen course.

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Applicants will typically require a Bakalár (Bachelor's degree) with a minimum GPA of 2.0 (4-point scale) or 72% in a subject related to their chosen course.

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Applicants will typically require a Diploma o pridobljeni univerzitetni izobrazbi (University Degree) with a minimum GPA of 7.0 in a subject related to their chosen course.

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor (Honours) degree or Professional Bachelor degree with a minimum score of 60% in a subject related to their chosen course.

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Applicants will typically require a Título Universitario Oficial de Graduado / Título Universitario Oficial de Licenciado with a minimum GPA of 6.0 (10-point scale) in a subject related to their chosen course.

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree (Special or Honours) at 2:1 classification or 3.3 GPA minimum in a related field.

Applicants will also be required to have undertaken Independent Research.

Applicants with non-standard qualifications will be considered on an individual basis, determined by prior study, work experience, professional qualifications, and references.

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor (Honours) degree with a minimum score of 60% in a subject related to their chosen course.

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Applicants will typically require a good Bachelor's degree / Kandidatexamen / Yrkesexamen with a majority of credits at G in a subject related to their chosen course.

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Applicants will typically require a Diploma/Bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 4.0 (6-point scale), 6.0 (10-point scale), or 3.0 (reverse 5-point scale) in a subject related to their chosen course.

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 60-70% in a subject related to their chosen course.

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Applicants will typically require a Specialist Diploma or Master's degree with a minimum GPA of 3.8 in a subject related to their chosen course.

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 50% in a subject related to their chosen course.

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 2.6 in a subject related to their chosen course.

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 2.5 (4-point scale) or 65% in a subject related to their chosen course.

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Applicants will typically require a Yokary bilim Hakynda Sahadatnama (Diploma of HE) with a minimum GPA of 4.0 (5-point scale) in a subject related to their chosen course.

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in a subject related to their chosen course.

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Applicants will typically require a Specialist degree or Master's degree with a minimum GPA of 2.5 (4-point scale) or 4.0 (5-point scale) in a subject related to their chosen course.

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 2.6 in a subject related to their chosen course.

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 2.7 in a subject related to their chosen course.

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Applicants will typically require a Diplomi (Specialist Diploma) with a minimum GPA of 70% in a subject related to their chosen course.

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Applicants will typically require a Master's degree with a minimum GPA of 56%, or grade C+ in a subject related to their chosen course.

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor Honours degree with a minimum GPA of 60% in a subject related to their chosen course.

How the Course Works

Produce Innovative Games Solutions

As a postgraduate student, you’ll work with other highly-talented individuals within games development teams towards the production of innovative computer games solutions.

Working closely with a team of full-time staff who are highly-experienced in both the games industry and academic teaching, and under the guidance and mentorship of computer games industry representatives, you’ll develop professional skills and knowledge relevant to key roles within the industry and beyond.

During the course of your studies, you’ll ultimately be expected to demonstrate applied excellence in your specialist area, as well as professionalism, flexibility, the ability to adapt in team working situations, and creativity and innovation towards product development.

Learning and Assessment

The goal of the MProf in Games Development is to turn you into a professional developer by placing you into a development team, with industry-relevant project goals and deliverables. Your team will enjoy a high level of independence in how it meets the game design briefs and how it approaches the development process.

Supervision, mentorship and academic support look to emphasise the consequences of your decisions and processes, allowing you to experience an organic and logical development and evolution of best practices.

In addition, you’ll develop your awareness in areas of potential innovation and research, and will be encouraged to publish your work.

The remaining core elements of the course seek to separate the myths from the realities of working in the games industry, and expand your awareness of design considerations with regards to the comparative importance and impact of narrative and gameplay theories.

Accreditation

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We’ve developed a unique concept of learning environment and creative incubator, encompassing ways of teaching that focus on building general skills alongside the subject-specific knowledge to support your career and life objectives.

It’s designed to give you the edge in the global knowledge economy when you graduate.

This White Space environment is a thriving hub of activity, mixing the talents of undergraduates, postgraduates, lecturers, business people, artists and broadcasters, surrounding you with the buzz of a real working environment, allowing you to share real-world knowledge and experience.

Assessment methods throughout the core modules focus on formative (constant) assessment through regular meetings and discussion sessions, rather than exams. This is to allow you to improve in confidence, communication skills and core discipline skills as you progress, allowing you to try new working practices and approaches as and when they may be required.

An emphasis is placed on effective participation as a team player, and in correctly identifying and prioritising a project’s key requirements and challenges.

Adobe Creative Cloud

As a student on this programme, you'll have full access to a comprehensive suite of over 20 applications designed to provide tools for graphic design, video editing, photography, and more. Key applications available include Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat, and many others.

In late 2024, Abertay proudly became the first institution in Scotland to achieve the designation of Adobe Creative Campus.

Through our partnership, all Abertay students have access to Adobe Express, empowering them to enhance their digital skills with industry-leading tools.

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Information for International Applicants

Learn more about Abertay's English language requirements, as well as visa information.

English Language Requirements

Explore English language requirements for entry to Abertay University.

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Visa Information

All the information you need about visa requirements for studying here at Abertay University.

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International Students

Find everything you need to know about applying to Abertay as an international student.

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Fees and Funding

Please note: this course will run over 16 months full-time and 28 months part-time if you begin your studies in January.

The tuition fees you’ll pay and the funding available depend on factors such as your nationality, location, personal circumstances and the course you’re studying. If you’re studying a postgraduate taught (PGT) degree, your fee status will be classed as one of the following:

Scotland
England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland
International

Fee Status

Your fee status is typically based on the country where you’ve lived on a regular, non-temporary basis for the three years prior to the start of your course.

We’ll confirm your tuition fees once you’ve applied.

International

International includes applicants from EU countries who do not hold Pre-Settled or Settled Status in the UK. (Students from the Republic of Ireland are not included.)

Annual Tuition Fees

Fee Status	2025/26	2026/27
Scotland	£7,900	£7,900*
England/Wales/N Ireland/Rep of Ireland	£10,400	£10,400*
International	£17,000	£19,950**

_{*Tuition fees for 2026/27 are still under review and may be subject to change.}

_{**Eligible international students will automatically receive a scholarship worth between £3,000-£7,000 over the duration of their course.}

More information

Find out about grants, bursaries, maintenance loans and living costs in our postgraduate taught fees and funding section.

Scholarships

The scholarships below are open to international students and those applying from England, Wales and Northern Ireland with a 2.1 or above for a postgraduate course.

Abertay Postgraduate Taught rUK Scholarship

This £1,000 award is open to all prospective new postgraduate students from England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Abertay International Scholarship

An award of up to £3,000 per year for up to a maximum of four years, for prospective new international undergraduate and postgraduate taught students.

Careers

This programme prepares you for a career as a creative professional, typically within the games industry but not confined to it. The exact role will be determined by your own area of study and aspirations – such as Programmer, Artist or Producer.

The team-focussed multidisciplinary approach further ensures that successful graduates will have developed and displayed a very high degree of collaborative ability, a particularly valuable attribute that future projects and employment will certainly require.

Occupations

Former graduates of the MProf course have had outstanding success both in gaining employment within the industry and in pursuing their own game development plans. Graduates from the course can now be found working at studios across the UK with companies such as Sony, Traveller’s Tales, Codemasters and Blitz, as well as further afield in mainland Europe, America, China and India. Many graduates pursue their own projects for the rapidly-developing Indie market.

Get inspired

Meet some of our Games Development graduates and find out what they've gone on to do.

Lan Mi

Lan Mi is a Senior Business Strategy Manager for Tencent Games in China.

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Courtney Spivey

Courtney Spivey is a Game Designer at Space Ape Games in London.

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Anjali Shibu

Anjali Shibu is a Design Assistant at Playground Games.

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Graduate School

Our Graduate School is a dedicated facility located at the heart of the University, providing support, training and professional development opportunities to our vibrant postgraduate community and researchers.

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Join us as a Postgraduate

When you join us as a postgraduate student or researcher, you’ll join a community of creative like-minded scholars. You will be working in our dedicated study and social spaces – a forum in which you can meet, work and learn with other researchers and postgraduates from across the University.

You’ll benefit from training and professional development opportunities, as well as support with funding applications, placement opportunities, teaching support, public engagement and outreach activity.

Explore our Dundee Campus

Abertay is conveniently located on a city centre campus, with all of its buildings within a quarter of a mile of each other. Shops, recreational facilities and the main bus and train stations are a short walk away.

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Why Abertay?

We're proud of our students and graduates, and we believe there's no better place to study if you're looking for a degree that helps you stand out as an exceptional candidate in an increasingly competitive job market.

Why Abertay

Living in Dundee

Dundee is a city of contrasts. It's vibrant and cosmopolitan, but also friendly, compact and affordable. The first UK city to be awarded UNESCO City of Design status, Dundee has a rich history of innovation and creativity, and, in recent years, has become a hub for the digital industries.

Living in Dundee & Scotland