48 monthsProgramme duration
20,080 GBPTuition Fee/year
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Computer Science and Information Systems
Degree
MSci
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
This integrated master's degree will prepare you for a career in the dynamic computer game sector. You’ll learn how computer games are built and work, and discover how to solve programming problems related to game development. It is your most direct route to Chartered Engineer (CEng) status.
On this four-year degree, you will develop advanced knowledge of game engine architecture, computer graphics and game design.
You’ll become an expert in industry-standard engines that power game development, as well as computer game architecture, and the games development process.
You will study at master’s level in your fourth year, learning alongside our internationally renowned researchers at the cutting edge of the subject.
- Gain the skills for a career in the thriving computer games sector, applying your computing expertise in a creative, dynamic and desirable industry
- Boost your professional credibility, employability and earning potential with a degree that satisfies the academic requirements for CEng status
- Become proficient in a broad range of programming languages and cutting-edge games programming techniques
- Boost your employability with an optional one-year work placement: past students have worked for Sony, PlayStation, Disney, Microsoft and Goldhawk Interactive
- Study in City’s computing labs, which include the latest hardware and software, such as state-of-art NVidia GPUs
- Gain three years of professional experience with our innovative Professional Pathway Scheme, combining paid employment and study.
Accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional and fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Computer Science and Information Systems
Degree
MSci
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
This integrated master's degree will prepare you for a career in the dynamic computer game sector. You’ll learn how computer games are built and work, and discover how to solve programming problems related to game development. It is your most direct route to Chartered Engineer (CEng) status.
On this four-year degree, you will develop advanced knowledge of game engine architecture, computer graphics and game design.
You’ll become an expert in industry-standard engines that power game development, as well as computer game architecture, and the games development process.
You will study at master’s level in your fourth year, learning alongside our internationally renowned researchers at the cutting edge of the subject.
- Gain the skills for a career in the thriving computer games sector, applying your computing expertise in a creative, dynamic and desirable industry
- Boost your professional credibility, employability and earning potential with a degree that satisfies the academic requirements for CEng status
- Become proficient in a broad range of programming languages and cutting-edge games programming techniques
- Boost your employability with an optional one-year work placement: past students have worked for Sony, PlayStation, Disney, Microsoft and Goldhawk Interactive
- Study in City’s computing labs, which include the latest hardware and software, such as state-of-art NVidia GPUs
- Gain three years of professional experience with our innovative Professional Pathway Scheme, combining paid employment and study.
Accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional and fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
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