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Computer Game Engineering MSc

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Study mode

Full time

Duration

12 months

Start date

16-SEP-24

Key information
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Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Computer Games Design

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Gain the skills to become a software engineer in game engine technologies, real-time graphics programming and simulation technologies with our Computer Game Engineering MSc.

Overview

In collaboration with a number of high profile industry leaders and computer game innovators, we have created an advanced master's in game development. This master's produces graduates with the potential to become future leaders in the global computer games industry.

The game engineering course is for honours graduates in computing science or a discipline with significant computing and/or mathematical content, such as:

  • computing
  • information systems
  • mathematics
  • engineering
  • systems engineering
  • physics

We'll equip you with the skills and knowledge required to develop computer game software. We'll also provide an international perspective on advancements in computer game development.

You'll benefit from:

  • an industrial advisory board made up from high profile UK games companies
  • the opportunity to meet game developers from across the UK
  • a technical focus on game engineering and programming

We'll encourage you to play a full part in the life of the School. You'll participate in seminars delivered by distinguished external speakers. The experienced and helpful staff at Newcastle will be happy to offer support with all aspects of your course from admissions to graduation and developing your career beyond.

Modules

To equip students with an understanding of the main aspects of real-time simulation programming allowing students to write and maintain code that presents real-time simulation representations.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£14,600

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£31,200

Entry requirements

A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in computing science or a discipline with significant computing and/or mathematical content, such as: computing; information systems; mathematics; engineering; systems engineering; physics.

University information

Newcastle University is a world-leading university renowned for the quality of its teaching and research. The university is recognised internationally for its contributions to global problem solving in innovative and creative ways. Newcastle University is a prestigious founding member of the Russell Group association of research-intensive universities in the UK. The university enjoys an outstanding reputation as an institution at which...more

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