BSc Computer Games Technology
What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 79%
- Assessment and feedback: 73%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 53%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 67%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 48 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 74%
- Working and studying: 9%
- Further study: 1%
- Unemployed: 11%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 60%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 6%
- Administrative occupations: 4%
- Sales occupations: 4%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 180 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 6%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 6%
- South East: 1%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 79%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by TIGA (The Independent Game Developers' Association) as delivering skills relevant to the games industry. TIGA accreditation is applicable to courses meeting any of a wide range of games industry needs, such as programming, art, design and entrepreneurship.
- Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Computer Games Technology at Abertay University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £30,500 after 3 years, £41,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,500 and £57,000. The £41,000 median after five years is £13,500 more than the UK median for Computer games and animation.
What do graduates of BSc Computer Games Technology at Abertay University do next?
84% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Computer Games Technology at Abertay University?
85% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Computer Games Technology at Abertay University?
The average entrant had 189 UCAS points.
Is BSc Computer Games Technology at Abertay University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by TIGA (The Independent Game Developers' Association) as delivering skills relevant to the games industry. TIGA accreditation is applicable to courses meeting any of a wide range of games industry needs, such as programming, art, design and entrepreneurship. Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
Does BSc Computer Games Technology at Abertay University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Computer Games Technology at Abertay University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.