MSc Computer Games Technology

Abertay's postgraduate games courses are ranked in the global top 10 for postgraduate video games education by 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, youll 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, youll 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, youll be studying your Masters in the city of Dundee identified as a key hub of games-making activity in the UK.
PGDip- 1 year

A good honours degree (minimum of 2:2) or equivalent in computing, including a good knowledge of object oriented programming and mathematics.

IELTS - overall score of 6.0 with no band lower than 5.5
TOEFL - overall score of 78 (individual elements: L-17, R-18, S-20, W-17)