Overview

The benefits of this course are many and varied and will help you build a thorough understanding of the field and its application across the games industry.

By the end of the Computer Games Technology programme from City St George's, University of London you will have specialist knowledge of computer graphics, AI, the ability to design and build game engines from scratch, knowledge of the games development process and experience of planning, managing and completing a major games technology project.

Career

With the advanced knowledge and skills you’ve learnt across a range of topics in games technology you’ll be able to pursue a career in a variety of hi-tech companies.

Professional roles could include:

3D Graphics programmer

Audio programmer

Artificial intelligence programmer

Networking specialists

Tools and utility programmer

Scripting language programmer.

Accreditation

Accredited by the BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT

Accredited by TIGA, a non-profit UK trade association representing the UK's games industry

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Games Development Process

Computer Game Architectures

Computer graphics

Digital Signal Processing & Audio Programming

Object Oriented Programming in C++

Research Methods & Professional Issues

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Game Design Computer Sciences View 91 other Masters in Game Design in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

To apply for this course, you will need to hold a Bachelor's degree with lower second-class honours or above, or overseas equivalent in a numerate subject with substantial computing content.

Previous academic and commercial experience is also considered and normally involves programming.

Other suitable qualifications

If you do not qualify for direct entry, you may wish to follow a Graduate Diploma pathway to the programme through one of our partners.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

24050 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

12000 GBP / year

≈ 12000 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part-time per year

UK: £6,000

Overseas/EU: £12,025

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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