Computer Arts Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Computer Arts Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Immerse yourself in a world of digital design on one of the most prestigious Computer Arts degrees in Europe. You’ll delve into subjects like animation, 3D development, concept art, asset and character design.
This professionally accredited course develops your skills and understanding in digital arts and design. You’ll delve into subjects like animation, 3D development, concept art, asset and character design.
We help you to expand your knowledge and develop your critical and contextual understanding of the digital arts. You’ll lead the design and...
Immerse yourself in a world of digital design on one of the most prestigious Computer Arts degrees in Europe. You’ll delve into subjects like animation, 3D development, concept art, asset and character design.
This professionally accredited course develops your skills and understanding in digital arts and design. You’ll delve into subjects like animation, 3D development, concept art, asset and character design.
We help you to expand your knowledge and develop your critical and contextual understanding of the digital arts. You’ll lead the design and production of a range of creative content for computer games, digital illustration, concept art, animation, visual effects and much more.
As well as lectures and classes, you'll have opportunities to engage with industry practitioners, attend visiting lectures, participate in masterclasses and receive project mentoring.
Our open-plan studios cultivate interdisciplinary study. This means you’ll use cutting-edge technology and entertainment production techniques as you work collaboratively with other students in game design and games technology.
Intern and mentorship opportunities
We offer internship/placement opportunities where students apply for placements in third year. Successful candidates work with games studios over the summer, getting professional hands-on experience.
Plus in year three you’ll work directly with industry mentors, developing a prototype project as part of an interdisciplinary team. This mentorship programme runs for successful third year students alongside their studies.
From film and advertising to visual effects and computer games, computer art is everywhere. This means our in-demand graduates work across the world in computer games, film, television and animation - so why not apply now and join them?
The 2024 Complete University Guide named us the top Scottish modern university for Art & Design.
Abertay is the top International School for video games design (Princeton Review 2024). Which makes Abertay the best video games school in Europe.
Accreditations
This degree is accredited by TIGA, the trade association representing the UK video games industry.
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2027-09-13
Campus
Abertay Campus
Application Details
13 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A06-B17
Institution Code
A30
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
Entry Requirements
A level
To include Art or Graphic Design or Design and Technology: Production Design Entry into Year 2 with AAB to include Art and Computer Science or Design Technology
T Level
Digital Production, Design & Development Digital Production, Design & Development (Pearson)
HNC (BTEC)
Entry into Year 1 with Creative Media Production
HND (BTEC)
Entry into Year 2 with Creative Media Production
Scottish HNC
Entry into Year 2 with HNC Computer Arts & Design - Graded Unit B Entry into Year 1 with an HNC in one of the following:- 3D Computer Animation - Graded Unit B 3D Design - Graded Unit B Art & Design - Graded Unit B Contemporary Art Practice - Graded Unit B Digital Design & Development - Graded Unit B plus essential subject at B Games Development - Graded Unit B plus essential subject at B Interactive Media - Graded Unit B Media Analysis & Production - Graded Unit B plus essential subject at B Visual Communication - Graded Unit B
Scottish HND
Entry into Year 3 with HND Computer Arts & Design - Graded Unit B Entry into Year 2 with an HND in one of the following:- 3D Computer Animation - Graded Unit B Contemporary Art Practice - Graded Unit B Creative Print Making - Graded Unit B Entry into Year 1 with an HND in one of the following:- Art & Design - Graded Unit B Digital Design & Development - Graded Unit B plus essential subject at B Games Development - Graded Unit B plus essential subject at Higher B Visual Communication - Graded Unit B
Scottish Higher
To include Art or Photography or Graphic Communication or Production Design
Scottish Advanced Higher
Entry into Year 2 to include Art and Graphic Communication or Computer Science
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
With 3 subjects at a minimum at S5 or H4
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Art and Design Creative Digital Media Production Creative Media Production
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
To include Art
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £1,820 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland, Wales, Republic of Ireland, Channel Islands, England | £9,790 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| International, EU | £17,950 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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