Expand your technical computer games development skills, where you’ll learn how to develop and program a range of exciting games using industry game engine.
Expand your technical computer games development skills, where you’ll learn how to develop and program a range of exciting games using industry game engine.
Features and benefits
Course information
Year 1
Core modules
Games Programming
Games Studio
Games User Research
Please note: This module is shared with BSc (Hons) Computer Games Development
The Games Industry
MSc Project
Placement options
Career prospects
With the practical skills and knowledge that you’ll develop with us, you’ll be ready to pursue an exciting career in the growing games industry. You’ll be able to apply for roles such as:
The transferable knowledge and skills which you’ll learn will also allow you to pursue more general, non-games-related IT, computing and software development roles. This ensures you’re able to build a long-lasting, sustainable career in the digital world.
Following completion of the taught elements of your MSc course, you can gain additional practice credits by working for a minimum of 36 weeks and a maximum of 42 weeks in an industrial setting, relevant to your course.
It’s your responsibility to search and apply for advertised placement opportunities, but you’ll be supported by academic staff and the University’s Careers and Employability Service to find a placement that is suited to you and your career ambitions. However, not all students can be guaranteed a placement.
All placements are approved and monitored in accordance with the University’s Institutional Code of Practice for Placement and Work‐Based Learning. For international students, this includes additional checks on study visas to ensure the appropriate visa status.
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