Computer Games Technology - BSc (Hons)

Abertay University

**Become a sought-after games programmer at the top Computer Games University in Europe (Princeton Review 2026). Join our world-leading, professionally accredited Computer Games Technology degree and study the engines and hardware that make computer games work.**You’ll create your own game prototypes, showcasing current techniques using the latest technologies. This means diving into game development through subjects like **graphics, network and AI programming on console and PC, and by building your own game engine.** Work experience options, like intern opportunities with leading games companies, are designed to help make you even more employable.The course was **created in consultation with the games sector, a direct response to the acute shortage of games programmers.** For example, we have one of the **UK's largest PlayStation 5 labs and the development kits are fully integrated within the curriculum.****Worldwide shortage of games programmers**You'll graduate work-ready and able to thrive on the kind of challenges the games sector throws up, having covered topics like:* Games programming.* Graphics.* Artificial Intelligence (AI).* Games Hardware.* Engine Development.### Essential industry experienceTo make sure you're learning at the cutting-edge, **the course is kept up-to-date as the games industry changes and technology advances.** You’ll get the chance to apply for **internships/work placements with local and global games companies**. Previous students have been interns at companies such as Ninja Kiwi, Rare, d3t, People Can Fly and Pocket Sized Hands.Alternatively, **you'll work with professional mentors, developing a prototype project** as part of a team from different degrees, all bringing different skills - just like being at work.Along the way you'll be taught by **industry experts who worked on award-winning games** and be on campus right here in Dundee - home to over a third of the country's games companies.**Top European School for video games design\***Abertay is the **top European School for video games design for the 2nd year in a row** (\*Princeton Review 2025 and 2026). This year is our best ever performance in the Princeton Review’s global rankings for video games education, where Abertay is the top International School and **number one in Europe**.In addition, this degree has been **accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT and TIGA, the trade association representing the video games industry.**

Faculty of Design, Informatics and Business