9 PhD programmes in Game Design in Scotland, United Kingdom
Computing
Postgraduate students at Abertay University will have access to research and development opportunities, as well as contact with professionals working within the Computing industry.
Applied Games
Abertay University has longstanding interests and track record in Applied Games research, an umbrella term for practice-based, theoretical, and experimental research exploring how games can be used in contexts beyond entertainment.
Game Design
Abertay University continues to lead the development of games as an academic meta-discipline, incorporating computer science, computer art, digital design, sound and music, human computer interaction, and media studies. It offers this PhD in Game Design.
Performance and Play
Drawing upon the expertise of academic staff across Games and Arts together with Games Technology and Mathematics, Abertay University has track record in cutting-edge Performance and Play research that bridges the performing arts and videogames.
Game Art and Animation
Game Art and Animation are applied professional disciplines within the games industry, drawing upon complex creative, conceptual, and technical skillsets. This PhD is offered at Abertay University.
Computer Games Development and Technology
Computer Games Development and Technology research at Abertay University considers the development of real-time 3D computer games, games networking and distributed computing.
Game Studies
Game Studies at Abertay University investigates digital games from a humanities-oriented perspective, utilising critical, historical, and social research methodologies.
Computer Arts
With more than two decades of experience in computer games education, Abertay University helped to pioneer the development of academic study for artists engaged with new and emergent media technologies. It offers this PhD in Computer Arts.
Immersive Experiences and Technologies
Immersive Experiences and Technologies at Abertay University covers a wide range of applied and theoretical research.