MSc Game Development (Programming) at Kingston University

Hone your technical skills to build incredible gaming experiences. Kingston University’s MSc in Game Development will give you the programming skills and knowledge needed to create masterpieces and thrive in the professional world.

Department: School of Computer Science and Mathematics  |  Duration: 1 year full time / 2 years full time including professional placement / 2 years part time  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time (optional professional placement year)  |  Intake: September 2027, January 2027  |  Location: Kingston upon Thames, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You will design and create computer games, alone and in teams, using industry-standard production management tools and techniques that stimulate a professional environment of collaboration to deliver a product on time. You will also develop vertical-slice prototypes using new technologies, such as computer vision and stereoscopy, and will learn how to present yourself to potential employers through your professional presence and portfolio. Modules - core modules: Digital Media Final Project, Game Development with GenAI, Digital Studio Practice, Connected Games Development, Machine Learning and Deep Learning. Professional placement: Professional Placement.

Career pathways

You’ll complete this course with the skills you need to progress to an exciting future – whether that’s in the games industry or in the wide computing sector. Previous graduates have gone on to roles including game programmer, AI programmer, VR game developer, VR developer, software engineer and technical programmer.

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