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Master in Computer Games Technology (MSc) - Abertay
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Master in Computer Games Technology (MSc) - Abertay

Abertay University
DundeeScotland
On campus
Full-time
€21,076.00total
 3182 Points
Duration
1 Year
Language
English
Apply date
Aug 2025
Start date
Sep 2025

Global Top 10

This program is ranked in the global top 10 for postgraduate video game education by the prestigious Princeton Review.

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Program Description

The Master in Computer Games Technology (MSc) is an ideal route for students who wish to expand and focus their existing programming skills for the development of computer games.

Abertay’s postgraduate games courses are ranked in the global top 10 for postgraduate video games education by the prestigious Princeton Review.

Designed and maintained in close association with games companies, the Master in Computer Games Technology (MSc) will provide learners with access to a range of state-of-the-art facilities. During their studies, students will benefit from being part of a community of likeminded individuals within the School of Design and Informatics.

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

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Work Opportunities After Graduation

Employment opportunities exist in a variety of sectors including computer games development, graphics and visualisation, multimedia and education. AU's graduates have set up successful games companies of their own or have gone on to work with the world’s most recognisable games companies, including:

  • Ubisoft
  • Sony
  • EA
  • Rockstar North
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Abertay University Rankings

  • Scotland's Top Modern University - Student Satisfaction (National Student Survey 2023)
  • UK University of the Year 2021 - Teaching Quality (The Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide)
  • UK Top 10 - Student Satisfaction & Teaching (Guardian Good University Guide 2021)
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Curriculum

Courses

Programming For Games

Applied Mathematics and Artificial Intelligence

Network Game Development

Research Methods (2)

Game Design and Development

Advanced Procedural Methods

Masters Project

Careers

  • Games Programmer
  • Graphics Programmer
  • AI Programmer
  • Self-employed, freelance contractors
  • Games Development Business Owner
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