About the course

Games programming is the largest and fastest growing entertainment industry in the world.

Our MSc gives you the highly specialised set of skills needed to stay and the forefront of this demanding and constantly evolving field. The Computer Science department at the University of Hull has provided graduate programmers to the games industry both in the UK and throughout the world for over 20 years, and as such we have developed a rich network of industry contacts, both graduate employers and alumni, who help us to ensure our course remains one of the best games programming courses in the UK.

Created with involvement from industry professionals, the course programme focuses on the technical aspects of game development and the underlying fundamentals of computer science. We cover a range of core concepts, including C++ programming, physics simulation, concurrency, advanced graphics, artificial intelligence, and game engine architecture. You will have use of our dedicated games development lab, equipped with the latest console development kits and top-spec PCs. You will also have access to HIVE - our multi-million pound virtual environment lab, which provides access to emerging and new technologies for computer interaction, data collection and visualisation.

Future prospects

The MSc programme supports career development in a number of ways. These include a mix of modules focused on professional skills and a project involving group work, CV development and personal reflection. We have strong links with many of the UK's top game studios, including Electronic Arts, Sony and Microsoft, many of which recruit straight from our labs.

We also have a range of inspirational extra-curricular activities including the Three Thing Game, Imagine Cup Worldwide Software Development Challenge, Really Useful Seminars and Global Game Jam. They are designed to boost your CV and employability, and taking part costs very little.