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Universities United Kingdom Goldsmiths University of London Courses MSc Computer Games Programming

MSc Computer Games Programming
at Goldsmiths University of London

London, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 16,600
Country Rank#77
Duration12 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5

Program Overview

This MSc is tailored for people who want to work in the game industry. You will learn multi-platform game development and gain a solid foundation in programming to help you develop your own skills. The MSc has a strong focus on business and entrepreneurship, including the possibility to work with industry partners as part of your internship.

As a fast-growing 150 billion dollar business, the game industry offers countless professional opportunities. The MSc Computer Games Programming is right for you if you want to make game development a sustainable career and to work in this creative and rewarding industry.

This is also one of the only programmes taught by actual game developers, designers, and artists with years of experience in the game industry.

Course Content

Program structure

Module title	Credits
Introduction to Programming for Games	15 credits
Basics of Mathematics for Games and VR/AR	15 credits
Game Design and Games Analytics	15 credits
Advanced Programming for Games	15 credits
Business and Practice	15 credits
Computer Games Final Project	60 credits

Option Modules

Module title	Credits
Approaches to Play 1	15 credits
AI for Games	15 credits
Mathematics & Graphics for Games 2	15 credits
Programming for Game Engines	15 credits
Virtual Reality	15 credits
Virtual Reality for Creative Practice	15 credits
Augmented and Mixed Realities	15 credits
Physical Computing	15 credits
Data and Machine Learning for Creative Practice	15 credits

Entry Requirement
You should have (or expect to be awarded) an undergraduate degree of at least second class standard in a relevant/related subject, such as Game Design/Programming or Computer Science.

You might also be considered for some programmes if you aren’t a graduate or your degree is in an unrelated field, but have relevant experience and can show that you have the ability to work at postgraduate level.

In some instances, we may ask to see more of your work or to conduct a short interview.

If English isn’t your first language, you will need an IELTS score (or equivalent English language qualification) of 6.5 overall and no element lower than 6.0 to study this programme. If you need assistance with your English language, we offer a range of courses that can help prepare you for postgraduate-level study.
Fees & Scholarships
Annual tuition fees

These are the fees for students starting their programme in the 2022/2023 academic year.
- Home - full-time: £11200
- International - full-time: £16600
Career Prospect
Career Opportunity

Industry Placements & Career Paths

As part of the MSc, students may choose to do an internship with a games-related company. Over the years we worked closely with industry leaders and game studios to offer industry placements.

Many internships result in permanent positions, and almost 100% of our graduates find work four to five months after finishing the programme. Some have gone on to work in major studios like EA, Ubisoft, Sony, Creative Assembly, Microsoft, Cinesite, Framestore, Splash Damage, Rebellion Studios, Mediatonic, Frontier, Supermassive and Roll7, as well as getting funded for start-ups such as Terrardhard.

Cost Of Studying At Goldsmiths University of London

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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MSc Computer Games Programming at Goldsmiths University of London