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Computer Games Technology MSc/PGDip at Abertay University

Computer Games Technology MSc/PGDip at Abertay University
Course Duration 1 Years
Course Intake September
Course Details Website Link Visit Website 
Course Level Postgraduate
Tution Fees £ 17,000
English Language Requirment
IELTS 6.0
TOEFL 78
PTE 54

Abertay’s postgraduate games courses are the best in the world outside of the US, according to the prestigious Princeton Review. Join our MSc Computer Games Technology and gain a globally reputable qualification which will make you highly desirable to employers. Our graduates have gone on to work with the world’s most recognisable games companies, including Ubisoft, Sony, EA and Rockstar North. Others have set up successful games companies of their own.

It’s an ideal route if you wish to expand and focus your existing programming skills for the development of computer games. Designed and maintained in close association with games companies, the MSc Computer Games Technology course will provide you with access to a range of state-of-the-art facilities.

During your studies, you’ll benefit from being part of a community of likeminded individuals within our School of Design and Informatics.

With strong industry links and the opportunity to work on real team projects, you’ll benefit from developing the skills and expertise essential to computer games companies, as well as building your own network of contacts in this exciting industry.

And, of course, you’ll be studying your Masters in the city of Dundee – identified as a key hub of games-making activity in the UK.

Abertay University Highlights

Foundation Year 1994
Type of University Public
Location Urban
Percentage of Undergraduates 89%
Graduate Prospects 94%
Acceptance Rate 29.04%
Mode of Application Online
Type of Courses Full time/Part-time

Abertay University Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

International applicants are always encouraged to have an estimate of the expenses required to study in a foreign land before enrolling at any institute abroad. A basic estimate of the expenses comprising cost of living in the UK is as compiled below.

Tuition fee*

Course Fee for International students (in pounds)
Undergraduate programmes 15,500 / 14,000**
Postgraduate taught degrees 16,000
PhD/ MPhil/ MbR in Food, Environment, Sport, Science, Engineering 14,750
PhD/ MPhil/ MbR in Ethical Hacking, Computing, Nursing, Computer Games, Computer Arts 13,750
PhD/ MPhil/ MbR in Economics, Accountancy, Counselling, Marketing, Management, Sociology, Psychology, Business 12,750
Pre-sessional English programme (5 weeks) 1100
Pre-sessional English programme (9 weeks) 2200

*One must note that the tuition fees are different for Scottish and EU students and students from England, North Ireland and Wales.

**Note that the tuition fee may vary for different courses.

Other expenses

Entity Estimated cost (in pounds)
Accommodation 300 – 400 per month
Electricity and gas 30 – 50 per month
Telephone bills 15 – 20 per month
Travel (student railcard) 30 per year
TV licence 147 per year

Abertay University Application Process

Basic Admission Requirements

  1. Offer letter
  2. Referees
  3. Personal statement
  4. Minimum 65% in boards or equivalent A-levels or IB
  5. Specific requirements of countries. 
  6. Visa
  7. Proof of proficiency in the English Language: The minimum score required for application with the university are as follows:
English Proficiency Test Minimum Score
IELTS 6.0
TOEFL 78
Pearsons(PTE Academic) 54
WAEC/NECO C6
International Bacc English B at S5 or H5( if pursuing English A then the result is not needed)
Cambridge B2 First Cambridge Grading Scale-169
Cambridge C1 Advanced Cambridge Grading Scale-169
Cambridge C2 Proficiency
Abertay University Average Tuition Fee Per Year
Undergraduate £ 14,361
Postgraduate  16,425
Abertay University Cost Per Year
Overall cost of living £ 4,860
Campus accommodation £ 3,860
* Please note that fees may vary. Always check the exact cost of the program and bear in mind likely additional expenses.
Abertay University English score required
IELTS Undergraduate 6.0
IELTS Postgraduate 6.0
TOEFL Undergraduate 78
TOEFL Postgraduate 78
* Please note that minimum score required for English language may vary from course to couse.Always check exact requirement for the programme.
Abertay University University Contact Details
Abertay University Address
Bell Street,Dundee Bell Street DD1 1HG
Abertay University Email
ez@abertay.ac.uk
Abertay University Phone
+44 (0)1382 308000