Overview
Key facts
At Abertay University, you will be supported to conduct Game Design research by our world-leading expertise in computer games education, our connections with key industry partners such as Microsoft and Sony, and our specialist computer arts and game development facilities.
The research is inherently cross- and inter-disciplinary, which is of particular importance for research in game design. We lead the InGAME project, one of the nine AHRC-funded Creative Industry Clusters Partnerships, which is a consortium of industrial and academic partners. This project will underpin growth of the regional games and media sector.
Programme Structure
Research:
- Game Design at Abertay University covers a wide range of applied and theoretical research.
- As technologies evolve and audiences expand, now is an excellent time to engage with research in games, with research spanning novel game mechanics, multiplayer game balancing, narrative design and interaction design.
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.