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Programme Information
Watch the video to find out how designing compelling and functional experiences really gives you the edge.
You’ll learn the core business of being a game designer: gameplay, narrative theory, where game ideas come from and how to evolve those ideas to meet a brief.
In second year you'll work with artists to prototype your own game ideas. In third year you’ll manage a team, just like you would in a professional capacity. The fourth year solo project means concentrating on an area you are interested in.
This course is entirely focused on preparing you for work in the real world, so you can apply your skills to live projects as soon as you graduate.
Accommodation
Moving home is a huge part of starting university life.
We have four different halls – three of them are minutes from the campus and city centre. Room types vary from en suites to doubles, single rooms to bedsits.
Click on the accommodation names to find out about each Hall.
Parker House, Parker Street, DD1 5RW
The most modern of the halls and less than five minutes’ walk from Abertay. All rooms are en suite with showers. This hall has social spaces with pool tables, a 24/7 gym and laundry. Close to Tesco/Lidl. Rent from £118.71/week.
See the video and then click on the More About button for more information and photography including room types, pricing and how to apply.
Lyon Street Halls, Lyon Street, DD4 6RE
A range of rooms from Twins to Premium Singles. Divided into one, two and three bedroom flats. The furthest away of the halls but still only one mile from the University and next to a bus stop. The toilets/showers and kitchens are shared. Free on-street parking and secure bike storage. Close to Lidl. From £81.11/week.
See the video and then click on the More About button for more information and photography including room types, pricing and how to apply.
Meadowside Halls, 19 Bell Street, DD1 1HP
This Hall is on the same street as Abertay, so two minutes’ walk from the campus. Eight flats with shared living areas. All rooms are en suite with showers. A secure bike shed. Close to Tesco/Lidl. From £116.74/week.
See the video and then click on the More About button for more information and photography including room types, pricing and how to apply.
Keiller Court, Horsewater Wynd, DD1 5DS
About five minutes’ walk from the campus. All double rooms, arranged in flats of five or six room clusters. Shared kitchens/living rooms with two shared showers/toilets per flat. Close to Tesco/Lidl. Secure bike storage. £115/week rent.
Click on the More About button for more information and photography including room types, pricing and how to apply.
Campus Tour
Watch the video for a quick tour of our facilities. Abertay is right in the heart of Dundee, combining all the advantages of a close-knit campus with the buzz of city centre life.
All the University buildings are within a quarter of a mile of each other, close to shops, bars, clubs, cinemas and coffee shops; and we’re just a few minutes' walk from the bus and train stations.
Student Societies
Get involved in over 30 student-run societies, from academic societies like Games Development and Law, to leisure societies like Drama and Renaissance Martial Arts.
If you can’t see a society to fit your needs, the Students Association will gladly help you create a new one.
Next Steps
The coronavirus situation is causing a lot of uncertainty but universities are still working to a September start date. Of course we'll update you as guidance becomes available. Also, bear in mind that when you accept our offer, you can still make a decision to defer (start September 2021 instead) up to August.
The next step is to accept (or decline) your offer. Check the UCAS site for your acceptance deadline.
Once you accept our offer, we will email you about start dates, accommodation, registration and so on.
For more information about the application registration process at Abertay, please see our seven steps.
Ask a Question
One of the best things about being at an Applicant Day is being able to ask questions.
We want you to get all the information you need. Whether you'd like to know more about the course(s) you’ve applied for, what it’s like to live in Dundee or anything else. Use the form to ask us a question and we'll get back to you with an answer.
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