Overview

The Computer Games Technology degree course from University of Portsmouth is project-based, so you'll define the focus and scope of your own work, while building your technological expertise.

You'll also get plenty of hands-on experience designing, creating and managing your own research study.

When you graduate, you'll have all the tools you need to put your programming skills to work in both games, and other creative industries.

Key facts

You'll graduate from the MSc Computer Games Technology degree course with the specialist knowledge and focused research skills you need to pursue a technology-related career, specifically in computer games.

Depending on your project choice, you can expect to find employment at home or internationally within the computer games industry, or in other areas where computer games technology is making an impact, such as Virtual Reality and simulation, film and television, training, and healthcare.

Career development

You'll graduate from the MSc Computer Games Technology degree course with the specialist knowledge and focused research skills you need to pursue a technology-related career, specifically in computer games.Depending on your project choice, you can expect to find employment at home or internationally within the computer games industry, or in other areas where computer games technology is making an impact, such as Virtual Reality and simulation, film and television, training, and healthcare.

Accreditation

Member of the PlayStation® First Academic Program run by Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) and TIGA (the UK games industry's trade association)

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Programme Structure

Modules include:

Project Context and Definition

Professional, Academic and Research Development

Project Design and Development

Project Evaluation and Resolution

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-14 00:00:00

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More details

There's no deadline for applications to this course. We accept applications right up until the start date in September

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

91

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Game Design Computer Sciences View 485 other Masters in Computer Sciences in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

91

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65

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A second-class honours degree, or equivalent, in a relevant subject or a master's degree in an appropriate subject.
Exceptionally, equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications will be considered, such as previous study, employment, voluntary work and training courses, including courses and qualifications you didn't complete

If you're applying as an international student with a non-UK degree, you’ll need to show you meet the UK entry requirements listed above.

An online portfolio submission may be required as part of the selection process.

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Tuition Fees

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18600 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9700 GBP / year

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Living costs

Portsmouth

United Kingdom

710 - 1099 GBP / month

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Funding

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