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Wrexham University: Computer Game Development
Institution | Wrexham University View institution profile |
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Department | School of Applied Science, Computing and Engineering |
Web | http://wrexham.ac.uk |
enquiries@wrexham.ac.uk | |
Telephone | 01978 293439 |
Study type | Taught |
Master of Science - MSc (PG)
Summary
This course is designed to take technical development, management and entrepreneurial skills to a level required to access higher technical and managerial positions within studios, along with the necessary skills to create and maintain viable games/media businesses.
- Building on the strong foundation of our successful Game Development programme, this course enjoys the benefits of close industry engagement, with regular visits and guest speakers as part of an integrated programme of presentations, discussion groups and social events.
- A key element of the course is its emphasis on blending advanced technical development with strong management and sustainable business skills. Through our unique Business Accelerator initiative, we deliver industry standard theory and practice allowing students to gain valuable experience of the business planning and finance along with the management of a game studio.
Key Course Features
- Regular contact with games and media industry professionals through guest lectures, seminars and local & national events.
- Enhance your game design, development and analytical skills.
- Learn how to develop strong games/media business plans along with leadership and management skills.
- Access to our in-house business incubation centre (The Enterprise Lounge).
- You will be taught by an award-winning teaching team with professional industry backgrounds and experience.
- Work with the latest technology in two specialist game development studios dedicated to designing, production, motion capture, VR and analysis tools.
- You will have the opportunity to train as a mentor and work with undergraduate students to provide support and play a critical role in their development process.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | The standard entry requirement for this programme is an honours degree of at least 2:2 classification in a Computer Science related subject area, or equivalent in any science-based degree with a strong computing element. Applicants with substantial commercial or industrial experience, or graduates coming from non-computing backgrounds may be accepted, subject to interview and references. |
Location | Wrexham Plas Coch Wrexham LL11 2AW |
Fees
England | 5940 GBP for Whole course |
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Northern Ireland | 5940 GBP for Whole course |
Scotland | 5940 GBP for Whole course |
Wales | 5940 GBP for Whole course |
International | 12500 GBP for Whole course |
Summary
This course is designed to take technical development, management and entrepreneurial skills to a level required to access higher technical and managerial positions within studios, along with the necessary skills to create and maintain viable games/media businesses.
- Building on the strong foundation of our successful Game Development programme, this course enjoys the benefits of close industry engagement, with regular visits and guest speakers as part of an integrated programme of presentations, discussion groups and social events.
- A key element of the course is its emphasis on blending advanced technical development with strong management and sustainable business skills. Through our unique Business Accelerator initiative, we deliver industry standard theory and practice allowing students to gain valuable experience of the business planning and finance along with the management of a game studio.
Key Course Features
- Regular contact with games and media industry professionals through guest lectures, seminars and local & national events.
- Enhance your game design, development and analytical skills.
- Learn how to develop strong games/media business plans along with leadership and management skills.
- Access to our in-house business incubation centre (The Enterprise Lounge).
- You will be taught by an award-winning teaching team with professional industry backgrounds and experience.
- Work with the latest technology in two specialist game development studios dedicated to designing, production, motion capture, VR and analysis tools.
- You will have the opportunity to train as a mentor and work with undergraduate students to provide support and play a critical role in their development process.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | The standard entry requirement for this programme is an honours degree of at least 2:2 classification in a Computer Science related subject area, or equivalent in any science-based degree with a strong computing element. Applicants with substantial commercial or industrial experience, or graduates coming from non-computing backgrounds may be accepted, subject to interview and references. |
Location | Wrexham Plas Coch Wrexham LL11 2AW |
Fees
England | 2975 GBP for Year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | 2975 GBP for Year 1 |
Scotland | 2975 GBP for Year 1 |
Wales | 2975 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
Computer game development remains one of the fastest growing industries in the digital technology sector, and as such there is an increasing demand for technical specialists, managers and consultants.
The course is designed to take technical development, management and entrepreneurial skills to a level required to access higher technical and managerial positions within studios, along with the necessary skills to create and maintain viable games/media businesses.
Building on the strong foundation of our successful Game Development programme, this course enjoys the benefits of close industry links with regular visits and guest speakers as part of an integrated programme of presentations, discussion groups and social events.
We have an excellent track record for graduate employment with many of our students going on to work at some of the UKs most recognisable game studios.
A key element of the course is its emphasis on blending advanced technical development with strong management and sustainable business skills. Through our unique Business Accelerator initiative, we deliver industry standard theory and practice allowing students to gain valuable experience of the business planning and finance along with the management of a game studio.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | The standard entry requirement for this programme is an honours degree of at least 2:2 classification in a Computer Science related subject area, or equivalent in any science-based degree with a strong computing element. |
Location | Wrexham Plas Coch Wrexham LL11 2AW |
Fees
England | 5940 GBP for Whole course |
---|---|
Northern Ireland | 5940 GBP for Whole course |
Scotland | 5940 GBP for Whole course |
Wales | 5940 GBP for Whole course |
International | 12500 GBP for Whole course |
Summary
Computer game development remains one of the fastest growing industries in the digital technology sector, and as such there is an increasing demand for technical specialists, managers and consultants.
The course is designed to take technical development, management and entrepreneurial skills to a level required to access higher technical and managerial positions within studios, along with the necessary skills to create and maintain viable games/media businesses.
Building on the strong foundation of our successful Game Development programme, this course enjoys the benefits of close industry links with regular visits and guest speakers as part of an integrated programme of presentations, discussion groups and social events.
We have an excellent track record for graduate employment with many of our students going on to work at some of the UKs most recognisable game studios.
A key element of the course is its emphasis on blending advanced technical development with strong management and sustainable business skills. Through our unique Business Accelerator initiative, we deliver industry standard theory and practice allowing students to gain valuable experience of the business planning and finance along with the management of a game studio.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
---|---|
Entry requirements | The standard entry requirement for this programme is an honours degree of at least 2:2 classification in a Computer Science related subject area, or equivalent in any science-based degree with a strong computing element. |
Location | Wrexham Plas Coch Wrexham LL11 2AW |
Fees
England | 2975 GBP for Year 1 |
---|---|
Northern Ireland | 2975 GBP for Year 1 |
Scotland | 2975 GBP for Year 1 |
Wales | 2975 GBP for Year 1 |
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