Course Overview
Offered by Abertay University, the MSc Computer Games Technology provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in engineering and technology. Based in Dundee, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. 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. International tuition fees are £19,950 per year, home/UK fees are £7,900 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 85% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £30,500 within three years, a 90% continuation rate, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
🇬🇧 UK Qualifications
🌍 Requirements by Country
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🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£19,950
per year
Home Student Fee
£7,900
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees and Funding Please note: this course will run over 16 months full-time and 28 months part-time if you begin your studies in January. The tuition fees you’ll pay and the funding available depend on factors such as your nationality, location, personal circumstances and the course you’re studying. If you’re studying a postgraduate taught (PGT) degree, your fee status will be classed as one of the following: Scotland England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland International Fe
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 This Course at Abertay University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile | Median | Upper Quartile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £27,000 | £30,000 | £36,500 |
| 3 years | £23,500 | £30,500 | £41,000 |
| 5 years | £27,500 | £41,000 | £57,000 |
UK Average for Subject
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile | Median | Upper Quartile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | £30,000 | £38,500 | £47,000 |
| 5 years | £30,000 | £38,500 | £47,000 |
Benchmark values use UK subject-average graduate salary data where available.
Course vs UK Subject Benchmark
Provider salary trend: up £10,500 from year 3 to year 5
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💼 Employment Breakdown
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