Study MSc Computer Games Development with Placement at Manchester Metropolitan University in the UK, Department of Computing and Mathematics

MSc Computer Games Development with Placement

UK

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What will I learn?

With our MSc in Computer Games Development, you’ll gain the skills required for an exciting career within this growing industry, both here in Manchester and beyond. You’ll learn the core essentials of programming for games and you’ll conduct playtesting sessions and user research to ensure that your games are fun, impactful, and that they effectively reach their target audience. You will also complete a masters project. While you’ll have plenty of support along the way, it’s a solo research project designed to develop confidence, autonomy and self-sufficiency – qualities that can take you far in the workplace. By the time you complete your masters, you’ll not only have the technical knowledge, you’ll also have gained key employability skills such as team working, communication, project management and negotiation skills. With the mentorship of passionate games-focused staff at Manchester Met, you will be able to build a refined and diverse portfolio to help you work towards securing a job in the games industry.

Which department am I in?

Department of Computing and Mathematics

Study options

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees
£21,000.00 (US$ 27,120) per year
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This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

October 2026

Venue

Manchester Metropolitan University

Ormond Building,

Lower Ormond Street,

Manchester,

Lancashire,

M15 6BX, Northern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees
£21,000.00 (US$ 27,120) per year
This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

October 2027

Venue

Manchester Metropolitan University

Ormond Building,

Lower Ormond Street,

Manchester,

Lancashire,

M15 6BX, Northern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

This conversion course is open to anyone with a UK honours degree – at least a 2:2 or the international equivalent – in a STEM or Games-related subject.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About Manchester Metropolitan University

Manchester Metropolitan is ranked 46th for universities in the UK (Times Higher Education Rankings, 2025).

  • One of UK’s largest universities, with around 40,000 student
  • Triple accredited business school
  • GBP 400 million in ongoing investment
  • Industry links with global companies

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