Computer Games Technology MSc

at City University of London

Benefits of this course
 

The benefits of this course are many and varied and will help you build a thorough understanding of the field and its application across the games industry.

 

By the end of the programme you will have specialist knowledge of computer graphics, AI, the ability to design and build game engines from scratch, knowledge of the games development process and experience of planning, managing and completing 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.
 

Award
 

You can select to apply for one of the available exit points for this course.
 

• Master of Science (MSc)
   

Who is this course for?
 

If you have a passion for computer games and a strong interest in programming, this course is perfect.

 

The programme will help you build on your undergraduate degree, which should be in a numerate subject with substantial computing content.

 

Throughout the course you’ll build strong technical skills suitable for professional programming roles in the games industry.
 

Structure
 

Master of Science (MSc)
 

Duration:
 

• Full-time: 12 months

• Part-time: 24 months
   

Total credits: 180
 

Modules:
 

• 8 in total

• Core modules: 7

• Optional modules: 1

 

Made up of:
 

• Core modules (105 credits)
   

• Optional modules (15 credits)
   

• Dissertation (60 credits)

UK
 

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

 

If you do not qualify for direct entry, you may wish to follow a Graduate Diploma pathway to the programme through one of our partners.
 

English language requirements
 

If you are an applicant whose first language is not English, the following qualifications are required:

 

• IELTS: 6.5 (minimum of 6.0 in all four components)
   

• TOEFL 92 (minimum of 20 in Listening, Reading and Speaking, and 22 in Writing)
   

For information about the various English Language tests City accepts please see the English language requirements. Please note though that the scores listed there are equivalent to IELTS 5.5.

Fees for academic year 2022/23
 

Master of Science (MSc)
 

Full-time per year

UK: £10,400

Overseas/EU: £20,810

 

Part-time per year

UK: £5,200

Overseas/EU: £10,400

Career
 

With the advanced knowledge and skills you’ve learnt across a range of topics in games technology you’ll be able to pursue a career in a variety of hi-tech companies.

 

Professional roles could include:

 

• 3D Graphics programmer

• Audio programmer

• Artificial intelligence programmer

• Networking specialists

• Tools and utility programmer

• Scripting language programmer.

 

Alumni of the course are working across companies including:

 

• Rockstar

• Sony Computer Entertainment

• Codemasters

• Electronic Arts.
   

If you decide to set up your own company City has a dedicated incubation space called City Launch Lab. It’s specially designed for student entrepreneurs who want to get their ideas off the ground.

 

Postgraduate students in our Department of Computer Science are offered an unrivalled opportunity to complete up to six months of professional experience as part of their Masters’ degree.

 

An internship enables you stand out in a competitive job market, develop your business knowledge and to learn about the different career paths open to you.