ObjectivesAimed at graduates who wish to enhance their skills in computing, with a specialisation in games development Benefit from the use of our brand new Multimedia, Games and Networking labs, where you can develop your skills in a fully equipped, technologically-advanced environment Working with the new Technology Centre, you will be given a grounding in computing and HCI principles so that you are able to apply formal design methods and consider usability and evaluation issues when designing games You will also study 3D modelling and the use of tools such as DirectX components You learn to work in teams - paralleling the situation you would normally encounter in a games company The final project is designed to consolidate the knowledge and skills gained by tackling a significant problem in games development The course draws on the School's research work in computer games development, and is underpinned by the active involvement by Microsoft in the production of course materials
Entry requirementsFor the MSc award, we normally require an Honours degree in any subject Full-time students must have an acceptable level of previous computer programming knowledge Students without a sufficient background in computing in particular areas will be required to take, as part of their programme, one or more specialist induction modules Students with a background in computing will have a greater choice of modules
It is expected that graduates will not only be able to find work in games development, but will also be qualified to take up posts in teaching or research, or general positions in computing such as online consultant or games developer.
Typical modules may include
-Games Design and Development
-Games Development Project
-Programming for Games and Animation
-Research Methods in Computer Science
-Systems Development and Human Computer Interaction (HCI)