Computer Games Development
Manchester Metropolitan UniversityManchester, United Kingdom
Course overview
Manchester has been identified as one of the major games industry hubs outside of London* (*source: 'A Map of the UK', Nesta, 2020). As home to organisations such as Gameopolis, the city is a driving force for building and coordinating the future of the games industry. With our MSc in Computer Games Development, you’ll gain the skills required for an exciting career within this growing industry, both here in Manchester and beyond.
You’ll learn the core essentials of programming for games and you’ll conduct playtesting sessions and user research to ensure that your games are fun, impactful, and
Key highlights
- Hands-on game design and programming from the very start
- Builds core computer science skills including programming and maths for computing
- Specialist games development and design techniques taught in state-of-the-art facilities
- Covers programming game mechanics through to Unity and Unreal Engine
- Optional placement year available as a four-year route
Entry requirements
- A-level: BBB — and to include minimum grade B in one of the following subjects: IT, Comput
- Degree: 2:2 — or above
- BTEC: DDD — BTEC National Extended Diploma
- Access to HE Diploma — Pass overall in Computing, IT or Science with a minimum 122
- UCAS tariff points: 122 — Access to HE Diploma - Pass overall in Computing, IT or Science with a minimum 122 UCAS Tariff points T level - Overall grade Merit in Digital Production, Design and Development.
- T-level: Merit — to include in Digital Produc
- GCSE: C/4 — to include English Language, English, Mathematics
Scholarships
Allan and Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust Scholarships
The scholarship award will cover the programme tuition fees of £22,000 and includes a bursary of £11,250.
Up to £22,000Business School International Postgraduate Scholarship
£5,000 in the first year of study.
Up to £5,000Postgraduate International Scholarship
£5,000 tuition fee scholarship in the first year of study for most eligible postgraduate taught courses. £3,000 tuition fee scholarship in the first year of study for the selected programmes.
Careers this course leads to
- Games Programmer
- Gameplay Programmer
- Game Developer
- Unity Developer
- Unreal Engine Developer
- Software Developer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £8,500 per year | International: £16,500 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Manchester Metropolitan University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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