Computer Games Programming MSci at Coventry University

Programme overview

Develop advanced programming, game engine and real-time computing skills through hands-on projects, industry collaboration and modern technologies, preparing you for roles in the game and software industries. Ideal for aspiring programmers who are passionate about games and want to build them from the ground up. Gain hands-on experience in designing, coding and optimising interactive experiences across multiple platforms, while learning how to use commercial game engines and apply computational problem-solving techniques.

Faculty: Computing and Games | Duration: 4 years full-time; 5 years sandwich | Study mode: full-time (sandwich/placement option; integrated master's) | Intake: November 2026, January 2027, March 2027, May 2027, July 2027 | Location: Coventry, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year one: Concept Development, Prototyping and Design, Hack Lab and Creative Play, Interactive Narratives and Immersive Experiences, Skills Lab. Year two: Artificial Intelligence for Game Development, Graphics and Physics Programming for Game Development, Professional Development in Emerging Technologies, Experimental Games Project. Final year: Advanced Graphics for Games, Network Programming for Game Development, Advanced Game Technology Mobile and Engine Tools, Individual Project. Additional year: Technical Graphics, Game Engines, Serious Games, Going Cross-Platform: Console Game Development.

Career pathways

Upon successfully graduating this course, you may wish to engage with the technical and engineering aspects of the broader video and computer games industry. This may include working for large studios as part of a team of developers, focused on coding the software which underpins modern games.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UCAS points: BSc (Hons): 120 MSci: 128. A level: BSc (Hons): BBB to include one from Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Computer Science, Computing or Design Technology. Excludes General Studies MSci: ABB to include one from Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Computer Science, Computing or Design Technology. Excludes General Studies. GCSE: BSc (Hons): GCSE maths and English at grade 4 / C or Functional Skills Level 2, or other equivalent Level 2 awards. MSci: GCSE maths and English at grade 4 / C or Functional Skills Level 2, or other equivalent Level 2 awards. BTEC: BSc (Hons): DMM in IT or a technical subject MSci: DDM in IT or a technical subject. IB Diploma: BSc (Hons): 29 points to include either Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Design Technology or IT at Higher level MSci: 31 points to include either Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Design Technology or IT at Higher level. Access to HE: BSc (Hons): The Access to HE Diploma to include 30 Level 3 credits in either Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science or Statistics. Plus GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade 4 / C or above MSci: The Access to HE Diploma to include 30 Level 3 credits all at merit or above in either Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science or Statistics. Plus GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade 4 / C or above. English: IELTS of 6.0 overall, with no component lower than 5.5.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition for 2026/27 entry. Source

International applicants: GBP 20,800 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition for 2026/27 entry. Source

Intake: November 2026, January 2027, March 2027, May 2027, July 2027

Duration: 4 years full-time; 5 years sandwich

Apply through the official page: https://www.coventry.ac.uk/course-structure/ug/ees/computer-games-programming/

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