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Study an Abertay University Degree From Day One
Start your degree online or at a local Oxford International study hub and continue in Dundee, Scotland.
Full Abertay degree enrolment from day one
Guaranteed progression to Year 2*
Study in the comfort of your own home…
…or at one of our approved study hubs
At Abertay University, you’ll receive a career-focused, relevant education in a supportive and inclusive environment – designed to help you succeed academically and prepare for your future.
£5,000 scholarship per year of study for eligible students
Ranked the top Modern University in Scotland for Student Satisfaction and Research Intensity (Complete University Guide 2026)
Access to bespoke Abertay student services from day one
Students from over 60 countries across the world
Dave Jones, creator of Grand Theft Auto, is an Abertay alumnus
Launched the world's first computer games degree in 1997
Ranked #1 in Europe for Video Games Design (Princeton Review)
Sunniest Scottish city averaging 1,523 hours of sunshine per year (Visit Scotland 2023)
*subject to meeting Year 1 pass requirements.
Your first undergraduate year is delivered by OIDI as the International Stage One (Certificate of Higher Education), forming the first year of your Abertay degree.
During this stage, you will study:
For Extended Master’s programmes, your first stage is delivered by OIDI and is a Graduate Certificate.
During this stage, you will study:
Start of Stage 1 | End of Stage 1 | Transition |
|---|---|---|
October 2026 | April 2027 | September 2027 |
January 2027 | July 2027 | September 2027 |
April 2027 | October 2027 | January 2028 |
The period between Stage 1 completion and university start dates is intentional and aligned with Abertay’s academic calendar, giving students time to prepare for on-campus study.
English Language Entry Requirements:
Minimum of Oxford ELLT 4 (no component below 3) / IELTS 5.0 (no component below 4.5)
Academic Entry Requirements:
Successful completion of Year 12 of secondary school / GCE A Levels with final grades of 1 C and 1 D in 2 academic subjects / IB 22 points / WAEC with C6 average in 5 academic subjects
Check with your OIDI representative for academic entry requirement for your home country.
Certificate of Higher Education Fees:
Abertay University-OIDI Scholarships:
Scholarship Breakdown:
Programme | Tuition Fee | Scholarship | Total Tuition Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
BA (Hons) Business Management | £62,350 | £21,000 | £41,350 |
BA (Hons) Marketing | £62,350 | £21,000 | £41,350 |
BA (Hons) Accounting & Finance | £62,350 | £21,000 | £41,350 |
BSc (Hons) Computer Game Applications Development | £65,350 | £21,000 | £44,350 |
BSc (Hons) Computer Science | £65,350 | £21,000 | £44,350 |
BSc (Hons) Computing | £65,350 | £21,000 | £44,350 |
For information on Abertay University’s fees and scholarships, please visit their website.
Graduate certificate (1 Term) Business Management:
Graduate certificate (2 Term) Business management & Computer Science:
Graduate Certificate Fees:
Abertay University-OIDI Scholarships:
Programme | Tuition Fee | Scholarship | Total Tuition Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
MSc Computer Games Technology (Extended) | £31,450 | £11,000 | £20,450 |
MSc Applied Artificial Intelligence and User Experience (Extended) | £31,450 | £11,000 | £20,450 |
MSc Ethical Hacking & Cybersecurity (Extended) | £31,450 | £11,000 | £20,450 |
MSc Environment and Energy (Extended) | £30,450 | £11,000 | £19,450 |
MSc Environment and Business (Extended) | £30,450 | £11,000 | £19,450 |
MSc Construction & Project Management (Extended) | £30,450 | £11,000 | £19,450 |
MSc Water and Environmental Management (Extended) | £30,450 | £11,000 | £19,450 |
MSc International Human Resource Management (Extended) | £30,450 | £11,000 | £19,450 |
MSc Human Resource Management (Extended) | £30,450 | £11,000 | £19,450 |
MSc Accounting & Finance (CIMA Gateway) (Extended) | £30,450 | £11,000 | £19,450 |
MSc International Management (Extended) | £30,450 | £11,000 | £19,450 |
MBA Global (Extended) | £31,450 | £11,000 | £20,450 |
For information on Abertay University’s fees and scholarships, please visit their website.
Abertay University is ranked top in the UK for Student Satisfaction and Research Intensity (Complete University Guide 2026).
Based in Dundee, Scotland, the university offers a close-knit campus in one of the UK’s most affordable student cities, with strong transport links to Edinburgh, Glasgow and other major UK cities.
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