Key information
Duration
- Full-time — 36 months
- Part-time — 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting February 2027
- Apply before Nov 2026, International
- Apply before Dec 2026, National
- Starting June 2027
- Apply before Mar 2027, International
- Apply before Apr 2027, National
- Starting October 2027
- Apply before Jul 2027, International
- Apply before Aug 2027, National
Language
English
- TOEFL iBT: 95
- PTE Academic: 67
- OTE: 133
- IELTS: 7
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Dundee, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Game Design, Computer Sciences
Overview
Computing research at Abertay benefits from membership of SICSA (Scottish Informatics and Computer Science Alliance), our relationships with technology companies such as Microsoft and NCR, the Police and other public bodies, and our leading research and testing facilities, including our Emergent Technology Centre.
The interdisciplinary culture at Abertay University also combines research in Computing with other areas, in particular through interactions with Cybersecurity, Games, Psychology and Food.
Abertay is the lead partner for a Cybersecurity research and development centre as part of the Tay Cities Deal, offering expertise in applied research and access to a range of public-sector support for local businesses and public bodies.
Programme Structure
Postgraduate research is conducted with a focus on a variety of applications, such as:
- security-related applications and investigations
- the exploration of user experiences with technology
- immersive experiences
- human computer interaction and accessibility
- usable security
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 95
- PTE Academic: 67
- OTE: 133
- IELTS: 7
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
- International: 28,000 AUD / year (≈ 14,750 GBP / year)
- Domestic: 9,503 AUD / year (≈ 5,006 GBP / year)
Living costs — Dundee, United Kingdom
1,494–2,836 AUD / month
