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City, University of London: Computer Games Technology
| Institution | City, University of London View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Department of Computer Science View department profile |
| Web | https://www.city.ac.uk |
| SST-PGAdmissions@city.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 020 7040 0248 |
| Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
This MSc is aimed at students with a passion for computer games and a strong interest in programming. It is designed to develop your career in the games industry. The course will help you build on your undergraduate degree (which should be in a numerate subject with substantial computing content) or help you update your skills after a time in industry as a computing professional.
**Objectives**
The Computer Games Technology MSc will help you to develop:
- Strong technical skills suitable for professional programming roles in the game industry.
- Specialist knowledge in computer graphics, AI, physics and audio.
- The ability to design and build game engines from scratch in industry standard languages, including C++.
- Knowledge of the games development process, including the pitch, design, and use of a game engine to build a demo.
- Experience of the planning, management and execution of a major games technology project.
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.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | 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 INTO City, University of London 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 |
| Location | Northampton Square Finsbury Islington EC1V 0HB |
Fees
| EU | 21850 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| England | 10920 GBP for Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | 10920 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 10920 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 10920 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 21850 GBP for Whole course |
Summary
This MSc is aimed at students with a passion for computer games and a strong interest in programming. It is designed to develop your career in the games industry. The course will help you build on your undergraduate degree (which should be in a numerate subject with substantial computing content) or help you update your skills after a time in industry as a computing professional.
**Objectives**
The Computer Games Technology MSc will help you to develop:
- Strong technical skills suitable for professional programming roles in the game industry.
- Specialist knowledge in computer graphics, AI, physics and audio.
- The ability to design and build game engines from scratch in industry standard languages, including C++.
- Knowledge of the games development process, including the pitch, design, and use of a game engine to build a demo.
- Experience of the planning, management and execution of a major games technology project.
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.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | 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 INTO City, University of London 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 |
| Location | Northampton Square Finsbury Islington EC1V 0HB |
Fees
| EU | 10920 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| England | 5460 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 5460 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 5460 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 5460 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 10920 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
This course is aimed at students with a passion for computer games and a strong interest in programming. It is designed for students with an undergraduate degree in a numerate subject with substantial computing content, or those who wish to update their skills after a time in industry as a computing professional.
- The course is designed for you to develop:
- Strong technical skills suitable for professional programming roles in the game industry;
- Specialist knowledge in computer graphics, AI, physics and audio;
- The ability to design and build game engines from scratch in industry standard languages, including C++;
- Knowledge of the games development process, including the pitch, design, and use of a game engine to build a demo;
- Experience of the planning, management and execution of a major games technology project.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | 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 INTO City, University of London 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 |
| Location | Northampton Square Finsbury Islington EC1V 0HB |
Fees
| EU | 20810 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| England | 10400 GBP for Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | 10400 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 10400 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 10400 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 20810 GBP for Whole course |
Summary
This course is aimed at students with a passion for computer games and a strong interest in programming. It is designed for students with an undergraduate degree in a numerate subject with substantial computing content, or those who wish to update their skills after a time in industry as a computing professional.
- The course is designed for you to develop:
- Strong technical skills suitable for professional programming roles in the game industry;
- Specialist knowledge in computer graphics, AI, physics and audio;
- The ability to design and build game engines from scratch in industry standard languages, including C++;
- Knowledge of the games development process, including the pitch, design, and use of a game engine to build a demo;
- Experience of the planning, management and execution of a major games technology project.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | 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 INTO City, University of London 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 |
| Location | Northampton Square Finsbury Islington EC1V 0HB |
Fees
| EU | 10400 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| England | 5200 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 5200 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 5200 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 5200 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 10400 GBP for Year 1 |
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The School of Science & Technology at City provides a first class education experience with state-of-the-art research facilities, in a thriving and vibrant London location.
The School’s academic experts are leaders in their fields, and through our academic research centres we influence, inspire and produce world-leading research in science and technology. This cutting-edge research directly informs the education our students receive.
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