Computer Games Technology MSc 12 months Postgraduate Program By City, University of London |Top Universities
Subject Ranking

# 351-400QS Subject Rankings

Program Duration

12 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

22,940 GBPTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

31 Aug, 2024Application Deadline

Program overview

Main Subject

Computer Science and Information Systems

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

This course will give you advanced knowledge and skills across a range of topics in computer games technology to kick start your career. If you are already working in the industry the course will update your skills and help you take the next step on the career ladder.


The benefits of this course are many and varied and will help you build a thorough understanding of the field and its application across the games industry.


By the end of the programme you will have specialist knowledge of computer graphics, AI, the ability to design and build game engines from scratch, knowledge of the games development process and experience of planning, managing and completing a major games technology project.


Accreditation


Accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional and on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for a Chartered Engineer.

Program overview

Main Subject

Computer Science and Information Systems

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

This course will give you advanced knowledge and skills across a range of topics in computer games technology to kick start your career. If you are already working in the industry the course will update your skills and help you take the next step on the career ladder.


The benefits of this course are many and varied and will help you build a thorough understanding of the field and its application across the games industry.


By the end of the programme you will have specialist knowledge of computer graphics, AI, the ability to design and build game engines from scratch, knowledge of the games development process and experience of planning, managing and completing a major games technology project.


Accreditation


Accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional and on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for a Chartered Engineer.

Admission requirements

6.5+
92+
2.7+

To apply for this course, you will need to hold a Bachelor's degree with lower second-class honours or above, or overseas equivalent in a numerate subject with substantial computing content.

Previous academic and commercial experience is also considered and normally involves programming.

Other suitable qualifications

If you do not qualify for direct entry, you may wish to follow a Graduate Diploma pathway to the programme through one of our partners.

INTO City, University of London

If you do not meet the entry requirements, INTO City, University of London offers a range of academic and English language programmes to help you prepare for study at City, University of London. You will learn from experienced teachers in a dedicated international study centre.

These programmes are designed for international students who do not meet the required academic and English language requirements for direct entry. To prepare for this degree course, learn more about the Graduate Diploma in Informatics.

Kaplan International College London

City works in partnership with Kaplan International College (KIC) London to provide preparatory courses for international students. Pre-Masters courses at KIC London offer you comprehensive support to help you complete your postgraduate study at City. Progression to this degree is guaranteed if you complete the KIC London Pre-Masters course at the required level.

31 Aug 2024
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Domestic Students

11,470 GBP
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International Students

22,940 GBP
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