Computer Science for Games Programming (MSc)

Master games programming at a university that has been supplying skilled graduates to the industry for over 20 years. You’ll get hands on with practical learning in our state-of-the-art computer labs. Our facilities are kitted out with latest industry-standard equipment, including high-performance workstations, gigabit networking, 3d printers, robots, a 3d-immersive cube, motion capture, ar, vr and Mr. 

We have close links with some of the biggest names in the business. And a strong network of graduates working in the games sector across the world.

• Learn how to create games for a living, exploring the technical aspects of game development and the underlying fundamentals of computer science.
• Master C++ programming. And study a range of core concepts such as physics simulation, concurrency, advanced graphics, artificial intelligence, and game engine architecture.
• You'll benefit from our close links with tech giants such as Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo. Our courses reflect the latest industry insight, so our graduates have the highly specialised set of skills they need to be at the forefront of this dynamic sector.
• We also host frequent talks by industry experts. Many of them our own graduates working in games development around the world.
• Boost your CV by taking part in extra-curricular opportunities such as game jams, hackathons and programming competitions. You could compete in events like the Game Republic Student Showcase, where our students regularly win technical awards. Or rise to the challenge of creating a computer game over a weekend in our Three Thing Game.
• This accredited degree meets the full academic requirements for Chartered IT Professional plus partial Chartered Engineer status.

Our academics

• You’ll be taught by talented researchers whose specialist areas include computational science; computer gamification; dependable intelligent systems; robotics and artificial intelligence; and simulation and visualisation.

Entry requirements

• 2:2 in relevant subject area
• A minimum 2:2 Bachelor Honours (or international equivalent) in “Computer Science” or “Software Engineering” with at least 40 credits (or equivalent) of a high-level objected oriented programming language such as Java, C++ or C#.

Additional entry requirements for this course

• If you’re an undergraduate student at Hull, you’re guaranteed a fast-track route to this postgraduate degree, as long as you meet the entry requirements.
• In order to ensure our students have a rich learning and student experience, most of our programmes have a mix of domestic and international students. We reserve the right to close applications early to either group if application volumes suggest that this blend cannot be achieved.

Our scholarships

• We offer a number of awards, bursaries and scholarships for eligible students. They’re awarded for a variety of reasons including academic achievement and/or to help those on lower incomes.
• Scholarships and bursaries are separate to student loans. And the best bit is, you don’t pay a penny back.

Future prospects

• The demand for qualified game programmers and developers is huge and our graduates are highly sought after. Some have gone on to work on Triple A games like Grand Theft Auto 5, Burnout Paradise and Need for Speed.
• We have strong links with many of the UK's top game studios. Some have recruited straight from our department and several Master’s students have had job offers before they graduated.
• You could go on to further study with a PhD. Or set up and grow your own tech business.
• You’ll also become part of our extensive network of Hull graduates working in the games industry across the world – many of them company directors and technical leads.