High-Performance Graphics and Games Engineering MSc
University of Leeds
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By studying this Masters degree, you’ll be well placed to join one of the most performance-driven applications of computer science – the multi-billion pound global games industry. As a graduate, youll work at the top-end of the games industry, developing computer graphics on high-performance platforms or writing engines for the next generation of games. Developed in collaboration with a prestigious steering group, this course will build on your computer science knowledge to specialise in ...Read more

By studying this Masters degree, you’ll be well placed to join one of the most performance-driven applications of computer science – the multi-billion pound global games industry. As a graduate, you'll work at the top-end of the games industry, developing computer graphics on high-performance platforms or writing engines for the next generation of games. Developed in collaboration with a prestigious steering group, this course will build on your computer science knowledge to specialise in computer graphics, where programmers must push computing resources to the limit, using deep understanding of architecture and high-performance programming to generate new levels of graphical realism and visual effects on cutting-edge hardware platforms. You’ll gain proficiency in low-level programming, a thorough understanding of multi-core and many-core programming techniques, game engine and tool development techniques, and fundamental insight into graphics and the practical techniques used in games. Why study at Leeds: Our globally-renowned research conducted right here in our School feeds directly into the course, shaping your learning with the latest thinking. Benefit from studying at a university that is a partner of the Alan Turing Institute, the UK’s national institute for data science and artificial intelligence. Advance your knowledge in high-performance graphics and games engineering, building an extensive technical skill set recognised and sought after in the gaming industry. Build industry experience by conducting your own individual project which focuses on a real-world topic of your choice, giving you the chance to develop professional skills in research and critical thinking. Access a wide range of industry-standard specialist facilities including hardware like virtual reality headsets and workstations with high-end GPUs to act as DirectX12 and Vulkan games development platforms.

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I love the uni as well as the city. The city itself is big enough where there is lots to do but still doesn't feel too big, is still easy to get around and is mostly walkable...Read more

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A bachelor degree with a 2:1 (hons) in computer science. We require all applicants to have studied a breadth of relevant modules including significant programming (including C++), systems development, data structures and algorithms, with strong marks across all these modules. Prior exposure to the mathematics relevant to computer graphics, in particular linear algebra, is strongly recommended. Applicants with any of the following will be considered on a case-by-case basis: A bachelor degree with a 2:1 (hons) in other computing-based degrees Professional qualifications and relevant experience.

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£14,250 per year

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£34,250 per year

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£34,250 per year

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I love the uni as well as the city. The city itself is big enough where there is lots to do but still doesn't feel too big, is still easy to get around and is mostly walkable....
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07 Mar 24
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i like leeds uni location as it’s in between the city centre and most of the student areas. it is also right next to hyde park which is so nice in summer! lecturers feel...
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