BA Game Design and Production
What students say
Based on about 40 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 73%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 70%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 115 students who started
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 30 graduates who answered
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 15%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
- Information Technology Professionals: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 45%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 25%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 35%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 200 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 4%
- North West: 4%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 2%
- London: 6%
- South East: 1%
- Scotland: 73%
- Northern Ireland: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 145 students who started
- A levels: 59%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 38%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- 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.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Game Design and Production at Abertay University earn?
The median salary is £24,000 after 15 months, £22,500 after 3 years, £27,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,000 and £37,000. The £27,500 median after five years is £1,500 more than the UK median for Design studies.
What do graduates of BA Game Design and Production at Abertay University do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Game Design and Production at Abertay University?
87% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Game Design and Production at Abertay University?
The average entrant had 146 UCAS points.
Is BA Game Design and Production at Abertay University accredited?
Yes. 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.
Does BA Game Design and Production at Abertay University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Game Design and Production at Abertay University?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.