Computer Arts
    Duration4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 15,500 / Year
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2023

    Computer Arts

    About

    Why Study Abertay's BA (Hons) in Computer Arts?

    This professionally-accredited programme develops your skills and understanding in the diverse domain of digital arts and design through stimulating subjects such as animation, media design, 3D modelling, concept development and character design.

    Join a progressive course that equips you with the necessary practical skills, theoretical knowledge, and creative tools you need to explore and build your digital arts and design practice. 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.

    You’ll discover how to develop your critical and contextual understanding of the digital arts and expand your knowledge base. Additional to your menu of 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 are designed to cultivate interdisciplinary study. This means you’ll have the opportunity to use cutting-edge technology and entertainment production techniques as you work collaboratively with students in game design, games technology, and sound production.

    This degree is accredited by ScreenSkills, the UK Sector Skills Council for Creative Media Industries, and also by TIGA, the trade association representing the UK video games industry.

    All of which ensures you’ll graduate with the skills and knowledge you need to develop a successful career in the creative art industries. 

    Immerse yourself in a world where art, media and games join forces to deliver one of the most distinguished Computer Arts degrees in Europe.
    • UK University of the Year for Teaching Quality (The Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021).
    • Top 10 in the UK for Student Satisfaction with Teaching, Course and Feedback (Guardian University Guide 2021).
    • UK Top 10 for Student Satisfaction (National Student Survey 2020).

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    General Secondary Education Certificate (Tawjihiyah) with an average of 60% and either: Post-secondary diploma or 1st year of a University programme

    Applicants will typically be required to pass the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma with an overall score of 28 points, to include any essential subject(s) at S5 or H4.

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 6
    • TOEFLMin 78

    Career

    Careers

    Computer Arts graduates have gone on to work across the globe in computer games, film, television and animation.

    For the last three years, over 10% of graduates have secured related employment before graduation, including roles such as:

    • 3D artists and UI artists at leading console game development companies
    • Character animators and scene prep artists in television animation
    • Character TD and character animators at leading visual effects companies

    Several of our graduates – in partnership with other games students – have successfully set up their own games companies, publishing their creations on mobile, console and online platforms.

    Fee Information

    How to Apply

    UCAS is the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service You use this online process to apply to all UK universities.

    All UK and international students use UCAS. The majority of applications for UK-based&nbsp undergraduate degree courses are made through UCAS

    You can apply for up to five different undergraduate courses, and only need to submit one UCAS application.

    Complete your personal details in UCAS Apply This includes your funding and sponsorship options, residential status, and any special needs or impairments. You will get your username and create a password. Keep your user name and password safe as you will need them. 

    We have some helpful advice about how to complete your university degree application.

    UCAS also provide information about filling in your UCAS application.

    A key part is your personal statement. This is your chance to show your motivation for studying the course, and why you would be a great student.

    You need to spend some time writing and editing your personal statement until you’re happy with it. Take a look at the UCAS section on writing your personal statement.

    Computer Arts

    Abertay University

    Abertay University

    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, Dundee