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Computer games and animation degrees in Scotland

There are 11 computer games and animation courses at 6 universities and colleges in Scotland. The median student satisfaction score is 78%. The middle entrant on a typical course had around 160 UCAS points. 75% of graduates were in work or further study after 15 months, on a median salary of £31,000. 4 courses offer a placement year.

Courses11
Median satisfaction78%
In work or study75%
Median salary£31,000

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BSc (Hons) Computer Game Applications Development Abertay University 4 years · Full-time · Dundee Campus
Entrants’ UCAS points
144–159
Student satisfaction
81%
In work or study
75%
Median salary
£31,000
Accredited: Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.Optional year abroad
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BSc (Hons) Computer Games Technology Abertay University 4 years · Full-time · Dundee Campus
Entrants’ UCAS points
160–175
Student satisfaction
78%
In work or study
75%
Median salary
£31,000
Accredited: Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.Optional year abroad
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BSc (Hons) 3D Animation and Visualisation Glasgow Caledonian University 4 years · Full-time · Main Campus
Entrants’ UCAS points
160–175
Student satisfaction
78%
In work or study
65%
Median salary
£31,000
Accredited: This course is industry recognised by ScreenSkills, the industry-led skills body for the UK's screen-based industries and carries the ScreenSkills Select quality-mark for the purposes of indicating courses best suited to prepare students for a career in the screen industries.
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BSc (Hons) Games Development Edinburgh Napier University 4 years · Full-time · Merchiston Campus, Colinton Road
Entrants’ UCAS points
160–175
Student satisfaction
77%
In work or study
83%
Median salary
£29,000
Accredited: This course is industry recognised by ScreenSkills, the industry-led skills body for the UK's screen-based industries and carries the ScreenSkills Select quality-mark for the purposes of indicating courses best suited to prepare students for a career in the screen industries.Optional placement yearOptional year abroad
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BSc (Hons) Computer Animation Arts University of the West of Scotland 4 years · Full-time · Paisley
Entrants’ UCAS points
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Accredited: This course is industry recognised by ScreenSkills, the industry-led skills body for the UK's screen-based industries and carries the ScreenSkills Select quality-mark for the purposes of indicating courses best suited to prepare students for a career in the screen industries.
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BSc (Hons) Computer Games Development University of the West of Scotland 4 years · Full-time · Paisley
Entrants’ UCAS points
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Accredited: Accredited by TIGA (The Independent Game Developers' Association) as delivering skills relevant to the games industry. TIGA accreditation is applicable to courses meeting any of a wide range of games industry needs, such as programming, art, design and entrepreneurship.Optional placement yearOptional year abroad
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