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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    Abertay Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    08-SEP-25

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary


Immerse yourself in a world of digital design on one of the most prestigious Computer Arts degrees in Europe. You’ll delve into subjects like animation, 3D development, concept art, asset and character design.

This professionally accredited course develops your skills and understanding in digital arts and design. You’ll delve into subjects like animation, 3D development, concept art, asset and character design.We help you to expand your knowledge and develop your critical and contextual understanding of the digital arts. You’ll lead the design and production of a range of creative content for computer games, digital illustration, concept art, animation, visual effects and much more. As well as lectures and classes, you'll have opportunities to engage with industry practitioners, attend visiting lectures, participate in masterclasses and receive project mentoring. Our open-plan studios cultivate interdisciplinary study. This means you’ll use cutting-edge technology and entertainment production techniques as you work collaboratively with other students in game design and games technology.


Intern and mentorship opportunities

We offer internship/placement opportunities where students apply for placements in third year. Successful candidates work with games studios over the summer, getting professional hands-on experience.Plus in year three you’ll work directly with industry mentors, developing a prototype project as part of an interdisciplinary team. This mentorship programme runs for successful third year students alongside their studies.From film and advertising to visual effects and computer games, computer art is everywhere. This means our in-demand graduates work across the world in computer games, film, television and animation - so why not apply now and join them?The 2024 Complete University Guide named us the top Scottish modern university for Art & Design.Abertay is the


top International School for video games design

(Princeton Review 2024). Which makes


Abertay the best video games school in Europe

.


Accreditations

This degree is accredited by TIGA, the trade association representing the UK video games industry.

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 15,000per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

Entry requirements

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A level : BCC

To include Art or Graphic Design or Design and Technology: Production DesignEntry into Year 2 with AAB to include Art and Computer Science or Design Technology

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University information

Abertay University

  • University League Table

    99th

  • Campus address

    Abertay University, Bell Street, Dundee, Dundee, City Of, DD1 1HG, Scotland

Abertay's small size is a strength, offering its students a more personal university experience with a friendly, community vibe on its compact campus.
Pioneers of videogame and cybersecurity education and research, and a reputation as one of the world's most respected institutions for computer games degrees.
Supports prospective and current students from across the world. 16% of Abertay's student body are international, with 60 nationalities represented on campus.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    48th out of 117 12

  • Entry standards

    / Max 227
    169 75%

    19th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    80.0 80%

    61st

    8
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.13 78%

    21st

    11

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