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 their 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 2027-06-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-31 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-04-30 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-07-31 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-08-31 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2028-02-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-11-30 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-12-15 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

95

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PTE Academic

67

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OTE

133

IELTS

7

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dundee, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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OR

95

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PTE Academic

67

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OTE

133

IELTS

7

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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 Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

14750 GBP / year

≈ 14750 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

5238 GBP / year

≈ 5238 GBP / year

Living costs

Dundee

United Kingdom

787 - 1494 GBP / month

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

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Overview

Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Dundee

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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