MSc Computer Game Development

Entry requirements

The standard entry requirement for this programme is an honours degree of at least 2:2 classification in a Computer Science related subject area, or equivalent in any science-based degree with a strong computing element.

Applicants with substantial commercial or industrial experience, or graduates coming from non-computing backgrounds may be accepted, subject to interview and references.

Months of entry

September

Course content

This course delivers the expertise required to professionalise the design and development of technical elements for highly polished game projects. The course facilitates graduates in games programming, AI design, game design, game engines, and game-based research to build a professional technical portfolio with an enhanced specialist skill set.

You will:

• Gain valuable experience and insight by having the creative freedom to manage the development of your own game projects
• Have full access to the Creative Industries Building, including primary access to our modern Game Development Suite, Design Studio, Podcast Suite, and TV Studio
• Enjoy the benefits of close industry engagement with regular visits, notable guest speakers, presentations, discussion groups, and social events
• Benefit from our internal Mentorship system, providing the opportunity to be matched with an experienced postgraduate student
• Build a strong set of critical employability skills across technical and professional areas to support you into industry or self-employment
• Join the flourishing network of Welsh creatives

Key course features

• This course emphasises projects and portfolio work to allow you to demonstrate skills through content development and portfolio pieces.
• The course will train you in the character and creature production workflows, from the concept phase through to full game engine implementation.
• Explore Game Engine technologies with a focus on the use Unreal Engine 5 to create highly detailed real-time Environmental Art.
• Develop strong 2D & 3D design work, including Software packages such as Adobe Suite, Autodesk Maya, Substance Painter, and ZBrush.
• Collaborate with students across the Games and Media department to put together highly specialised teams with strengths in programming, design, art, and audio.

Information for international students

This course is open to international students, for information about the university’s entry requirements for EU/international students, please visit our international section.

Fees and funding

You do not have to pay your tuition fees upfront.

The fees you pay and the support available will depend on a number of different factors. Full information can be found on our fees & finance pages. You will also find information about what your fees include in the fee FAQs.

All fees are subject to any changes in government policy, view our postgraduate fees.