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Computer Games Technology with VR MSc

City, University of London

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    City, University of London

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Key information

This course will give you advanced knowledge and skills across a range of topics in computer games technology to kick start your career. If you are already working in the industry the course will update your skills and help you take the next step on the career ladder.

Course overview

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.

Accreditation

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.

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.

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.

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 22,940per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

City, University of London

City, University of London

  • University League Table

    39th

  • Campus address

    City, University of London, Northampton Square, City of London, EC1V 0HB, England

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Computer Science

    37th out of 117 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 227
    134 59%

    49th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    87.0 87%

    38th

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.90 72%

    93rd

    4

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