MSc in Computer Games Technology

Program Overview

It equips graduates with the skills and knowledge necessary for a successful career in the games industry, including programming, design, and production. The program offers access to state-of-the-art facilities and fosters a community of like-minded individuals. Graduates are highly sought after by leading game development companies and have the option to establish their own successful businesses.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Objectives:
• Equip graduates with a globally recognized qualification to become highly sought-after by employers in the games industry.
• Prepare students for careers with leading game development companies like Ubisoft, Sony, EA, Rockstar North, and others.
• Enable graduates to establish their own successful game development businesses.
• Overview:
• Designed and maintained in close collaboration with game companies.
• Provides access to state-of-the-art facilities.
• Fosters a community of likeminded individuals within the School of Design and Informatics.
• Offers strong industry links and real-world team project opportunities.
• Develops essential skills and expertise for a career in the games industry.
• Located in Dundee, a recognized hub for game development in the UK.

Outline:

• Themes:
• Games Production and Design: Emphasizes the games development template for design, development, and production, grounded in market realities.
• Games Programming: Focuses on core programming skills using DirectX and console hardware programming.
• Professional Knowledge: Provides the necessary mathematical and industry knowledge for a career in computer games.
• Programming Specialism: Explores network game development techniques and AI implementation.
• Modules (Subject to change):
• Year 1:
• Programming For Games (CMP502)
• Applied Mathematics and Artificial Intelligence (MAT501)
• Network Game Development (CMP501)
• Research Methods (2) (GRS501)
• Game Design and Development (DES502)
• Advanced Procedural Methods (CMP505)
• Masters Project (CMP504)

Careers:

• Typical job titles: Games programmer, graphics programmer, AI programmer.
• Employment opportunities: Games development, graphics and visualization, multimedia, education.
• Options for graduates: Self-employment, freelance contracting, starting their own games development business.

Other:

• Entry Requirements:
• A good honours degree (minimum of 2:2) or equivalent in computing, including object-oriented programming and mathematics.
• Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
• Start Date: September
• Award Title: MSc/PGDip
• UCAS Code: Apply Direct
• Scholarships: International and UK students may be eligible for scholarships.
• Graduate School: Provides support, training, and professional development opportunities to postgraduate students.
• Making the Most of Masters: Offers opportunities for work-based projects to enhance employability alongside academic studies.