Student review [#98445] for Game Design
at Abertay University

As a student in Game Design and Production at Abertay University, I can honestly say this is one of the best choices I’ve ever made. Coming in excited but nervous, I was blown away by how passionate and industry-experienced the professors are—they’ve worked on real, award-winning games and actually care about pushing us to succeed. Their feedback is super specific and helpful, which has helped me level up my skills massively.What really stands out are the state-of-the-art facilities, like the huge PlayStation labs with the latest dev kits, and the hands-on projects where we build full game prototypes from scratch. Being part of interdisciplinary teams feels just like working in a real studio, and it’s incredibly rewarding! I even got to participate in the Dare Academy competition last summer—our team’s game got showcased, and it was such a thrill seeing industry pros give us feedback. Moments like that make me feel truly prepared for the industry.The campus vibe in Dundee is welcoming, and the small uni size means you get real one-on-one time with lecturer. Sure, the workload can be intense, but it’s the good kind—creative and challenging—and seeing my designs come to life is so exciting and fulfilling.