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MSc Computer Games Development

Manchester Metropolitan University

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Manchester Metropolitan University

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    29-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

With our MSc in Computer Games Development, youll gain the skills required for an exciting career within this growing industry, both here in Manchester and beyond. Youll learn the core essentials of programming for games and youll conduct playtesting sessions and user research to ensure that your games are fun, impactful, and that they effectively reach their target audience.   You will also complete a masters project. While youll have plenty of support along the way, its a solo research project designed to develop confidence, autonomy and self-sufficiency – qualities that can take you far in the workplace.   By the time you complete your masters, youll not only have the technical knowledge, youll also have gained key employability skills such as team working, communication, project management and negotiation skills. With the mentorship of passionate games-focused staff at Manchester Met, you will be able to build a refined and diverse portfolio to help you work towards securing a job in the games industry.

Career prospects

With the practical skills and knowledge that youll develop with us, youll be ready to pursue an exciting career in the growing games industry. Youll be able to apply for roles such as:

Game developer

Game programmer

Game designer

Game tool programmer

Project manager

The transferable knowledge and skills which youll learn will also allow you to pursue more general, non-games-related IT, computing and software development roles. This ensures youre able to build a long-lasting, sustainable career in the digital world.

Tuition fees

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£ 20,000per year

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

University information

Manchester Metropolitan University

Manchester Metropolitan University

Manchester Metropolitan University

  • University League Table

    56th

  • Campus address

    Manchester Metropolitan University, Ormond Building, Lower Ormond Street, Manchester, Lancashire, M15 6BX, United Kingdom

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The university welcomes a diverse international student population of more than 5,000 international students from over 120 countries.
Each year, it offers a range of welcome events to help new students settle into university, explore the city, and prepare for their academic studies.
Study in the centre of the global city of Manchester, on a campus with world-class learning spaces, a lively Students’ Union and fantastic social hubs.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Computer Science

    45th out of 117 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 227
    138 61%

    42nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    84.0 84%

    46th

    11

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.07 77%

    38th

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