Key facts
Abertay University is the lead partner for InGAME: Innovation for Games and Media Enterprise, an AHRC-funded R&D centre for Dundee’s games cluster. Postgraduate students at the University will have access to research and development opportunities, as well as contact with professionals working within the games industry. Dundee is one of the UK’s oldest and most successful games hubs, and we have longstanding relationships with local, national and international game studios.
The research at Abertay is inherently cross-disciplinary and inter-disciplinary, which brings benefits to arts researchers interested in utilising multiple technologies, examining audiences and users, and engaging with private, public and third sector stakeholders. We are a member of networks such as SGSAH and SICSA, which will provide you with opportunities to network with like-minded academics and research students across Scotland, and access training opportunities.
Programme Structure
Research topics include:
- games for social change
- game-based learning
- educational games
- history games
- games for science communication
- games for health
- games for heritage
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 95
- PTE Academic: 67
- OTE: 133
- IELTS: 7
Other requirements
General requirements
- The minimum entry requirement for all our research degrees is an Upper Second Class Honours degree (or equivalent) at undergraduate level in an appropriate discipline and/or a Master’s degree.
- In some cases, appropriate professional or experiential learning may be considered in combination with a lower classification of Honours degree.
You will need to include the following documentation when you apply online:
- Copies of your academic transcripts
- References
- Your research proposal
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International – Non-residents: 27,734 AUD / year (≈ 14,750 GBP / year)
- Domestic – Citizens or residents: 9,413 AUD / year (≈ 5,006 GBP / year)
Living costs
Dundee, United Kingdom: 1,480–2,809 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Applied Games.
Available Scholarships
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program – Grant: Various benefits – Deadline: 07 Oct 2026
- ServiceScape Scholarship – Grant: 1000 USD – Deadline: 30 Nov 2026
- ACES Scholarships – Grant: 3500 USD – Deadline: 15 Nov 2026
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility – Grant: Various benefits – Deadline: Not specified
- Scholarships for PhD Students – Grant: 19000 GBP – Deadline: Not specified
- Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship – Grant: Various benefits – Deadline: 28 Feb 2027
- Amberscholar Scholarship – Grant: 6000 USD – Deadline: 31 Jan 2027
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship – Grant: 1000 USD – Deadline: 31 Oct 2026
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship – Grant: 1000 USD – Deadline: 01 Mar 2027
- Dream Chaser Scholarship – Grant: 1000 USD – Deadline: 13 Jan 2027
- Scholarship for students with disabilities – Grant: 3000 USD – Deadline: 31 Dec 2026
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids – Grant: 22500 GBP – Deadline: Not specified
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship – Grant: 1500 USD – Deadline: Not specified
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme – Grant: 12000 USD – Deadline: 11 Jan 2027
