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Study a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Scotland

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.

A New Degree Partnership

Enrol directly onto an Abertay University degree from day one.

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:

  • Core subject modules aligned to your chosen degree (e.g. business or computing)
  • Academic skills and research methods
  • Foundational knowledge required for Year 2 entry

For Extended Master’s programmes, your first stage is delivered by OIDI and is a Graduate Certificate.

During this stage, you will study:

  • Subject-specific modules aligned to your chosen MSc or MBA
  • Academic and research skills for postgraduate study
  • Advanced subject concepts

Available Degrees

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Undergraduate

Postgraduate

Start Dates

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.

Undergraduate Entry Requirements & Fees

Entry Requirements

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.

Fees

Certificate of Higher Education Fees:

  • Standard (online) tuition: £11,500 (instalment plans available)

Abertay University-OIDI Scholarships:

  • £5,000 per year of study (automatic) AND £1,000 Year 2 progression bonus

Scholarship Breakdown:

  • Abertay University Year 1 (OIDI): £5,000
  • Abertay University Year 2: £5,000 + £1,000
  • Abertay University Year 3: £5,000
  • Abertay University Year 4: £5,000

Net Fees Per Programme

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.

Your Undergraduate Degree Journey

Abertay University Year 1
Delivered by OIDI (International Stage 1)
Abertay University Year 2
Studied in Dundee, Scotland
Abertay University Year 3
Studied in Dundee, Scotland
Abertay University Year 4
Graduate with a Bachelor's degree in Dundee, Scotland

Postgraduate Entry Requirements & Fees

Entry Requirements

Graduate certificate (1 Term) Business Management:

  • Bachelor Degree (Third Class Honours)
  • Minimum of Oxford ELLT 6 (no component below 5)/IELTS 6 (no component below 5.5), or equivalent.

Graduate certificate (2 Term) Business management & Computer Science:

  • Diploma of Higher Education (Dip HE) / Higher National Diploma (HND)
  • Minimum of Oxford ELLT 5 (no component below 4)/IELTS 5.5 (no component below 5), or equivalent.

Fees

Graduate Certificate Fees:

  • Standard (online) tuition: £11,500 (instalment plans available)
  • One-term in business option (online) tuition: £9,000 (instalment plans available)

Abertay University-OIDI Scholarships:

  • £5,000 per year of study (automatic) AND £1,000 Year 2 progression bonus
Scholarship Breakdown:
  • Abertay University Stage 1 (OIDI): £5,000
  • Abertay University Stage 2: £5,000 + £1,000

Net Fees Per Programme

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

Your Postgraduate Degree Journey

Abertay Master's Stage 1
Delivered by OIDI (Graduate Certificate)
Abertay Master's Stage 2
Graduate with a Master's degree in Dundee, Scotland
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Approved Study Hubs

  • More locations coming soon…

About Abertay University

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.

Abertay University Campus Building

Photographs courtesy of Abertay University

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Ready to start your higher education adventure?