MSc Computer Game Development

Overview of the programme

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. 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. Our graduates are employed by some of the worlds most recognisable brands such as Ubisoft, Sony, Nintendo, Rockstar and Travellers Tales. We also work hard to support graduates who choose to set up their own games studios based within our innovative business incubation centre.

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.

ASSESSMENT & TEACHING

This course is portfolio focussed and as such, there are no formal exams. Instead, students will focus on developing technical and theoretical skills via practical assignments and research & development activities.

Assessment methods include the production of digital (and non-digital) games, writing technical and academic papers, compiling and analysing data, giving presentations, writing strategic business plans, producing 3D professionally optimised 3D models and game assets.

Postgraduate games students are required to demonstrate advanced critical analysis and development skills as part of key assessment outcomes.

CAREER PROSPECTS

The Careers & Zone at Wrexham Glyndŵr University is there to help you make decisions and plan the next steps towards a bright future. From finding work or further study to working out your interests, skills and aspirations, they can provide you with the expert information, advice and guidance you need. Students will also achieve PgCert and PgDip exit awards during this course.