Video games are a $140bn+ global industry where creativity meets computing. This programme will give you the skills to design and develop games with state-of-the-art tools and technologies. You'll learn about the latest developments in artificial intelligence and machine learning, and how they are being applied in the games industry. We are home to a world-leading research group in Games and AI, as well as the IGGI PhD programme, a UK-wide community of over 60 PhD students in games research.

Design and develop your own games using industry-relevant approaches.

Work with the most up-to-date technologies being pioneered by our leading research groups.

Engage with our games industry partners through regular networking events and guest lectures.

What you'll study

Our world-class teaching, research and industrial contacts will support you as you learn to describe, compare and apply a range of AI, machine learning and data science methods to the development and design of games.

Assessment

Modules are assessed through a combination of coursework and written examinations.

You will also be assessed through a final project module.

Career paths

Queen Marys Game AI Research Group and IGGI Centre for Doctoral Training has an established network of over 80 games companies, including Sony Interactive Entertainment, Creative Assembly, Bossa, and EA.

Students on this programme will benefit from our strong industry links, specifically through our research collaborations, and regular hosting of industry speakers at seminars and conferences.