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MSc - Master of Science
Teesside University
Full Time
JAN
2 years
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MSc - Master of Science
Teesside University
Full Time
SEP-25
2 years
MSc - Master of Science
Teesside University
Full Time
JAN
2 years
Select a an exam type
You gain the skills and knowledge to develop high-performance systems, contribute to the development of new computing algorithms and become part of the many research areas that this subject links to. Games programming is a specialisation of computer science and involves the same research-led study of computational theory and the design of software systems.
Course overview
Computer games programming has been taught at Teesside for many years, and the course is respected industry wide. This masters programme builds on these foundations and provides a research-focused framework, enabling you to explore the more advanced areas of the subject.
As well as being prepared to enter the games industry, you gain skills relevant to many other sectors including simulation, artificial intelligence, and the wider software engineering industry. You can also further your academic career through a PhD and other research-related activities. There are three routes you can choose from: full-time - 2 years with advanced practice (September and January start); full-time - 1 year (September start) or 16 months (January start); part-time - 2 years.
Career opportunities
This course enables you to develop core transferable skills, knowledge and behaviours required to effectively lead and manage within computing sector.
You will normally need a 2.2 degree (or above) in a related subject such as games programming, computer science or software engineering. Or any of the following subjects if the curriculum includes significant programming experience: artificial intelligence, computer security, computing, computer forensics, data science, digital forensics, information technology.
Students living in
Domestic
£4,770 per year
Students from Domestic
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£10,000 per year
Students from EU
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£10,000 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.