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[Andy16]

Im a new member and im just introducing myself to you all,
im 16 from dundee and i would love to become a computer games designer one day so if anyone has any information on that its most welcome and also trying to get the hang of this website again any tips welcome.

[Chas]

Welcome to HSN Andy

[Andy16]

Thanks glad to b here

oh do u have any info on the grades u need to study computer games design
sorry if its a bit random but im asking everyone

cause its something ive been interested in for a long time now

[Alz]

Thanks glad to b here

oh do u have any info on the grades u need to study computer games design
sorry if its a bit random but im asking everyone

cause its something ive been interested in for a long time now

Have a look through UCAS to see which universities are running that particular course, then have a look through individual prospectuses for the grades.

Are you really focused on just studying Computer Games Design, rather than Computer Science as a whole?

[Andy16]

Thanks glad to b here

oh do u have any info on the grades u need to study computer games design
sorry if its a bit random but im asking everyone

cause its something ive been interested in for a long time now

Have a look through UCAS to see which universities are running that particular course, then have a look through individual prospectuses for the grades.

Are you really focused on just studying Computer Games Design, rather than Computer Science as a whole?

I am actually but thanks for the info on UCAS.

[coca]

http://gamedev.net is a good place to start!

Also helps to be good with trigonometry and matrix manipulation. And by good, I mean outstanding.

[zildjian]

I herd paisley uni, is good for games design.

[Joel]

I haven't been here for a LONG time...

Anyway; hi Andy, if you're still there. I'm a second year Computer Games Technology student at Abertay, so if you want to know anything about the course, or the games industry itself, feel free to ask. Just post any specific questions you have in this topic, and I'll try to stay active over the next few weeks in order to respond.

[Alz]

...if you want to know anything about the course, or the games industry itself, feel free to ask.

Does it pay well?

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[Joel]

Does it pay well?

No, the pay isn't good. Personally, I don't care; I'd rather have job satisfaction over money any day.

[Andy16]

Thanks for the help everyone

Here are a few things I would Like to know:

1. Where would be the best place to apply if im from dundee?
2. What are the grades you need to study computer game design?
and
3. How long is the course?

[Joel]

1. Where would be the best place to apply if im from dundee?
2. What are the grades you need to study computer game design?
and
3. How long is the course?

1. Okay, so I did months of research into this when choosing a course myself, and my conclusion was: CGT at Abertay is the best BSc games degree in the UK, and (excluding one, maybe two courses in America) the world. I'll happily give you some of the details that lead to this conclusion, but I encourage you to find this out for yourself by googling the Abertay course.

2. The entrance requirements for Abertay are: AABB at Higher including Mathematics, but if your personal statement is good you can get in with less. Other games courses will ask for less - the Paisley course is BBCC at Higher including Mathematics, for example.

3. 4 years.