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- At least a UK 2:2 honours degree or accepted equivalent in computing, with sound object-oriented programming and mathematics.
- This is not a beginner conversion course.
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Abertay University
Dundee, ScotlandReviewed 22 October 2026
Abertay's Dundee Computer Games Technology MSc develops existing programming skills through games projects, specialist computing and mathematics.
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Abertay's Dundee Computer Games Technology MSc develops existing programming skills through games projects, specialist computing and mathematics.
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- MSc Computer Games Technology — twelve months full-time
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Language requirements
- Normally IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5, or an accepted university equivalent.
- Computer Games Technology is not listed among the higher-English exceptions.
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Study intakes
- September entry.
- Abertay's current international admissions page lists September 2027 postgraduate applications as open.
- Confirm the selected year when applying.
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Application deadlines
- No fixed September 2027 closing date was published on the inspected pages.
- Abertay advises international Student-visa applicants to apply by early August at the latest for September entry, with earlier scholarship dates and capacity limits possible.
- September 2026 is closed.
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International tuition
- International gross annual tuition is £19,950 GBP in both 2026/27 and 2027/28 for the twelve-month full-time MSc, before scholarships.
- Living and other study costs are additional.
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Scholarships & funding
- The 2027/28 fee note advertises automatic £3,000–£7,000 scholarships for eligible international entrants over the course duration.
- The offer must confirm eligibility and value; the maximum is not universal.
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Ask a counsellorWhat can international students study at Abertay University?
Selected programme options include MSc Computer Games Technology — twelve months full-time. These are selected examples, not the full catalogue. Availability, campus, mode of study and teaching language must be checked for your intake.
What are the entry requirements for Abertay University?
At least a UK 2:2 honours degree or accepted equivalent in computing, with sound object-oriented programming and mathematics. This is not a beginner conversion course. Normally IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5, or an accepted university equivalent. Computer Games Technology is not listed among the higher-English exceptions.
How much are international tuition fees at Abertay University?
International gross annual tuition is £19,950 GBP in both 2026/27 and 2027/28 for the twelve-month full-time MSc, before scholarships. Living and other study costs are additional. Fees are not a university-wide average. Confirm the exact course, fee year, currency, deposit, extra charges and refund conditions before paying.
When is the application deadline for Abertay University?
No fixed September 2027 closing date was published on the inspected pages. Abertay advises international Student-visa applicants to apply by early August at the latest for September entry, with earlier scholarship dates and capacity limits possible. September 2026 is closed. September entry. Abertay's current international admissions page lists September 2027 postgraduate applications as open. Confirm the selected year when applying. A semester start date is not an application closing date. Check scholarship and visa timelines separately.
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