Why study Computer Games Technology at Abertay?
Learn everything you need to become a games programmer. Join our world-leading Computer Games Technology degree to study the engines and hardware that make computer games whirr.
You’ll create your own game prototypes, showcasing current techniques using the latest technologies.
This means diving into subjects like games programming and AI through to console and engine development. Along the way you'll be taught by industry experts who worked on award-winning games (console and mobile) and be studying right here in Dundee - home to over a third of the country's games companies.
Industry experience plays an essential part of the course, to improve your CV and make you even more employable. This degree was created in response to the acute shortage of game programmers in consultation with the sector. For example, we host one of the largest PlayStation 5 labs and the development kits are fully integrated within the teaching programme.
Worldwide shortage of games programmers
Our graduates are work-capable and familiar with the kind of challenges that the sector throws up. This means you’ll cover areas like:
To make sure you’re learning at the cutting-edge, the course is kept up-to-date as the games industry changes and technology advances.
Essential industry experience
Previous students have gained internships at companies such as:
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Ninja Kiwi
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TT Games
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d3t
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People Can Fly
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Pocket Sized Hands
Your skills and knowledge will be sought after in the games industry and beyond. You’ll graduate work-ready and able to thrive on the kind of challenges the games sector throws up.
The course scored an impressive 92% for Overall Satisfaction and 94% for Teaching Quality in the 2022 National Student Survey (NSS).
Abertay is the top International School for video games design (Princeton Review 2024). Which makes Abertay the best video games school in Europe.