Overview

Performance and Play encompasses academic support at Abertay University from practitioner-researchers in disciplines such as game design, computer arts, theatre design, sound and music, and game and media studies.

Many of our academic experts have games industry experience, and Performance and Play research also benefits from our Emergent Technology Centre.

Features

Abertay University is the lead partner for InGAME: Innovation for Games and Media Enterprise, an AHRC-funded R&D centre for Dundee’s games cluster. Postgraduate students at the University will have access to research and development opportunities, as well as contact with professionals working within the games industry.

Programme Structure

Research in Performance and Play may cover studies of:

communities of practice
experimental practice-research utilising digital and traditional media
incorporation of screen technologies and extended reality (XR) applications into site-specific performance and art
studies of performance audiences

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-06-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-04-30 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2024-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-07-31 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2024-08-31 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2025-02-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-11-30 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2024-12-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2025-06-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-03-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

92

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Game Design View 15 other PhDs in Game Design in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

92

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Other requirements

General requirements

The minimum entry requirement for all our research degrees is an Upper Second Class Honours degree (or equivalent) at undergraduate level in an appropriate discipline and/or a Master’s degree.
In some cases, appropriate professional or experiential learning may be considered in combination with a lower classification of Honours degree.

You will need to include the following documentation when you apply online:

Copies of your academic transcripts
References
Your research proposal

Tuition Fee

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International

14750 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14750 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

4829 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4829 GBP per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Dundee

787 - 1494 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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