12 monthsProgramme duration
32,300 GBPTuition Fee/year
1Scholarships
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Computer Science and Information Systems
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
A technical Master's degree that transforms your passion for programming and games into industry-ready skills. Excel in game engine technologies, real-time graphics and simulation programming.
This advanced Master's in game development gives you the skills and experience to thrive. It has been designed in collaboration with high-profile industry leaders and computer game innovators. We produce graduates with the potential to become future leaders in the global computer games industry.
Stand out in the job market with deep technical expertise in game engineering. You'll experience intensive programming in C++ and work with industry-standard tools and technologies. You'll gain an international perspective on the latest advancements in computer game development.
You'll benefit from:
- an industrial advisory board made up of high-profile UK game companies
- the opportunity to meet game developers from across the UK
- a technical focus on game engineering and programming
We are a hub of digital innovation. You'll benefit from our:
- leadership of the National Edge AI Hub, next-generation innovations via edge computing
- recognition as an Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security, supported by the National Cyber Security Centre and the EPSRC
- direct link with the UK's National Innovation Centre for Data
- partnership with The Alan Turing Institute, the UK’s national institute for data science and AI
Programme overview
Main Subject
Computer Science and Information Systems
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
A technical Master's degree that transforms your passion for programming and games into industry-ready skills. Excel in game engine technologies, real-time graphics and simulation programming.
This advanced Master's in game development gives you the skills and experience to thrive. It has been designed in collaboration with high-profile industry leaders and computer game innovators. We produce graduates with the potential to become future leaders in the global computer games industry.
Stand out in the job market with deep technical expertise in game engineering. You'll experience intensive programming in C++ and work with industry-standard tools and technologies. You'll gain an international perspective on the latest advancements in computer game development.
You'll benefit from:
- an industrial advisory board made up of high-profile UK game companies
- the opportunity to meet game developers from across the UK
- a technical focus on game engineering and programming
We are a hub of digital innovation. You'll benefit from our:
- leadership of the National Edge AI Hub, next-generation innovations via edge computing
- recognition as an Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security, supported by the National Cyber Security Centre and the EPSRC
- direct link with the UK's National Innovation Centre for Data
- partnership with The Alan Turing Institute, the UK’s national institute for data science and AI
Admission Requirements
A 2:2 honours degree, or international equivalent, in computing science or a discipline with significant computing and/or mathematical content, such as:
- computing
- information systems
- mathematics
- engineering
- systems engineering
- physics
Tuition fees
Domestic
International
Scholarships
Newcastle University Nigeria Future Leaders Scholarships (2026 entry)
Value
$13518
Deadline
30 Aug 2026
Application requirements
QS Event Attendance is NOT required
Entry requirements
Newcastle University
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