Video Games at Abertay

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Subject Information - Computer Games

Choose a computer games degree from one of the world's best universities for videogames education* and take the first step towards a rewarding career in one of the most exciting creative industries.

Since launching the world’s first computer games degree over 20 years ago, Abertay has been instrumental in building the city of Dundee as a global hub for computing and gaming.

Our gaming students work in the Centre for Excellence in Computer Games Education, a studio-based learning environment filled with the latest technology.

Graduates from our four undergraduate games programmes ...

BA (Hons) Computer Arts
BSc (Hons) Computer Game Applications Development
BSc (Hons) Computer Games Technology
BA (Hons) Game Design and Production

... are in high demand in the UK and across the globe, and have gone on to work for some of the industry's heavy hitters, including Sony, Microsoft, EA, Rockstar North and 4J Studios.

*Princeton Review

Videos

Information Hub

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Admissions, Entry Requirements, Applying

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The Application Process

Watch the videos below to learn more about the application process, and coming to Abertay University from college.

Preparing to apply: the application and admissions process

Widening participation

Coming to Abertay University from college

UCAS Guides and Booklets

You'll normally apply to university through UCAS: the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). Check out the guides below for information on when and how to apply.

UCAS - Overview of the application process

UCAS – Guide for parents, guardians and carers

UCAS - International undergraduate guide

UCAS – Dos and don’ts of personal statements

UCAS - Study in Dundee

Funding

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Student Funding: Videos

The Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS) is an Executive Agency of the Scottish Government. They assess applications for living costs and bursaries for eligible students studying in the UK.

SAAS - Student funding available in Scotland

SAAS - Funding explained to parents

SAAS - Student funding explained (British Sign Language-BSL version)

SAAS - Can I get SAAS funding? (British Sign Language-BSL version)

Guides and booklets

SAAS - Guide to undergraduate funding

You can also learn more about undergraduate funding on our Undergraduate Student Funding page.

Student Support

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Student Support: Videos

Explore the library, learn how we support our students academically and pastorally, and dig deeper into how we prepare you for university if you're joining us from college.

Bell Street Ventures: Enterprise and entrepreneurial skills for students

An animated introduction to Abertay's Bernard King Library

Take a guided tour of Abertay's award-winning Bernard King Library

How we support you during your time at Abertay

Mental health and counselling support for students

Childcare funding for students: financial help for childcare costs

Preparation for University if you’re coming from college

International and Study Abroad

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Sit back and watch a welcome from Abertay's International Team.

Learn more about:

Academic requirements
Undergraduate applications
Undergraduate tuition fees
Tuition fees deposits and payments
Student visas

If you apply to Abertay from outside the UK, the International Team will help you every step of the way.

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Study Abroad

Keen to study abroad as part of your undergraduate experience? You can do it at Abertay. Find out what's involved by watching the video below.

Sports

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Sports at Abertay

Sport and physical activity at Abertay University is as much a part of university life as attending lectures and tutorials. Although a small university, Abertay offers a wide range of clubs from the traditional sports such as rugby and football to the more diverse sports such as dance.

Sports Clubs

Becoming a member of a Sports Club at Abertay is a great way to stay fit, meet new people outside your usual social circles and give you that much-needed downtime after a long day of studying.

We currently have lots of sports clubs supporting many competitive and social teams here at Abertay ranging from traditional team sports such as football and rugby to individual sports such as golf and athletics.

Learn more about Sports Clubs at Abertay.

Campus and City

Go ahead and look inside for videos of our campus, library, halls of residence and about the beautiful and exciting city of Dundee.

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Abertay Student Accommodation

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Learn more about our range of rooms - from one-person bedsits to double rooms in shared flats.

All our student rooms have a bed, desk, drawers and plenty of sockets. Some are en suite, depending on what you choose, and wifi is provided. We're here to help you every step of the way.

Check out the presentation below for everything you need to know.