MSc Games Development and Design - Full-time

Master

In Lincoln

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Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Location

    Lincoln

  • Duration

    1 Year

Industry context is an important aspect of this programme, and students can study game design topics that are applicable to working within the sector and to independent game creation, as well as familiarise themselves with research techniques that are appropriate for further postgraduate study.

The course is informed by the work and research of academic staff who specialise in games, with a combination of industry experience and research backgrounds in relevant areas. It is further supported by the Lincoln Games Research Network, which connects staff with an interest in games across the University and beyond. This environment provides a rich source of inputs and perspectives, as well as many opportunities for constructive and creative multidisciplinary interactions.

Guest speakers from games companies and other related areas contribute to the Frontiers of Games Research module. This is designed to help students develop industry perspectives, and better prepare them for employment or further study.

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Location

Start date

Lincoln (Lincolnshire)
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About this course

MSc Games Development and Design is designed to build on students’ existing computer programming skills, providing them with the knowledge and expertise to develop contemporary video games using a variety of advanced tools and platforms such as virtual reality.

As one of the world’s largest entertainment industries, the games sector can provide a rewarding and stimulating career. Students on this programme have the chance to develop skills needed by the industry, and the course aims to develop versatile professionals capable of thriving in a wide range of areas and employment destinations.

First or second class honours degree in a discipline involving a significant element of computer programming, such as computer science, engineering, or other science and technology subjects.
If you have studied outside of the UK, and are unsure whether your qualification meets the above requirements, please visit our country pages for information on equivalent qualifications.
Overseas students will be required to demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each element.

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Subjects

  • Evaluation
  • Staff
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Advanced Programming
  • Design
  • Industry
  • Full Time
  • Prototyping
  • Research methods
  • Advanced
  • Machine Learning
  • Interaction DESIGN

Course programme

Master's Level
  • Advanced Artificial Intelligence (Option)
  • Advanced Programming (Core)
  • Advanced Software Engineering (Option)
  • Frontiers of Games Research (Core)
  • Interaction Design (Option)
  • Machine Learning (Option)
  • Prototyping and Evaluation for Games (Core)
  • Research Methods (MSc Computer Science) (Core)
  • Research Project (Core)
  • Virtual and Augmented Reality for Games (Core)
Fourth Year
  • Advanced Graphics (Core)
  • Cyber Security (M) (Option)
  • Game Design Methods and Approaches (Core)

Additional information

Fee

Home/EU
£7,700

Home/EU (including Alumni Scholarship** 20% reduction)
£6,160

International
£16,100

International(Including International Alumni / Global Postgraduate Scholarship £2,000 reduction)
£14,100

MSc Games Development and Design - Full-time

Price on request