
Game Programming MSc
Get the edge in the highly competitive games industry.
Course overview
Whether you’re currently studying for a computing degree, are in the early stages of your career or want to re-train in this exciting field, this Game Programming MSc will help you to become a confident game programmer who can deliver compelling play experiences.
Working with artists and designers in a studio environment that mirrors the industry, you’ll experiment with cutting-edge technologies and game programming techniques. You’ll learn technical, creative and professional skills from experienced game developers and world-leading researchers. And you’ll benefit from our industry connections and insights – several of our graduates have founded successful indie game studios.
You will:
- Develop an imaginative approach to problem-solving, complementing your technical expertise and other highly sought-after transferable skills
- Learn from game developers with expertise spanning experimental gameplay, human-computer interaction, graphics and simulation, distributed systems, analytics, artificial intelligence, procedural content generation, physical computing and digital creativity
- Be encouraged to explore your unique creative voice and experiment freely with new technologies
- Undertake cutting-edge research under the supervision of subject matter specialists
The Games Academy is an educational affiliate of the BCS
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