Study MSc Computer Games Programming at Goldsmiths, University of London in the UK, Computing
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MSc Computer Games Programming

UK

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What will I learn?

This MSc is tailored for people who want to work in the game industry. You will learn multi-platform game development and gain a solid foundation in programming to help you develop your skills. The MSc has a strong focus on business and entrepreneurship, including the possibility to work with industry partners as part of your internship.As a fast-growing 150-billion-dollar business, the game industry offers countless professional opportunities. The MSc Computer Games Programming is right for you if you want to make game development a sustainable career and to work in this creative and rewarding industry.This is also one of the only programmes taught by actual game developers, designers, and artists with years of experience in the game industry.Learn how to design and develop games, using state-of-the-art tools and game engines from actual game developer and industry veterans.Focus on which skills you want to learn through a selection of optional modules.There are two pathways available to all students in the MSc Computer Games Programming - Internship and Research.Students on the Internship pathway are required to take part in an industry placement during the Summer Term. This is the perfect option if you want to use this opportunity to kickstart your career in the game industry.Students on the Research pathway will work on a final project. This is recommended if you want to pursue an academic career, or if you want to deepen your knowledge in a specific area.The pathway must be chosen at the moment of your enrolment, but might be changed on a case-by-case basis.

Which department am I in?

Computing

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£21,000.00 (US$ 27,120) per year
Accommodation - Budget - GBP 158 - GBP 337 per week.

This is a provisional fee yet to be approved
Start date

September 2027

Venue

Goldsmiths Campus

New Cross, London,

London,

Greater London,

SE14 6NW, Southern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£22,000.00 (US$ 28,411) per year
Accommodation - Budget - GBP 158 - GBP 337 per week.

This is a fixed fee
Start date

September 2026

Venue

Goldsmiths Campus

New Cross, London,

London,

Greater London,

SE14 6NW, Southern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

You should have (or expect to be awarded) an undergraduate degree of at least second-class standard in a relevant/related subject, such as Game Design/Programming or Computer Science.

You might also be considered for some programmes if you arent a graduate or your degree is in an unrelated field, but have relevant experience and can show that you have the ability to work at postgraduate level.

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

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