Overview

Gain industry and entrepreneurial experience and prepare for roles such as gameplay or engine programmer at Games Technology program from Coventry University.

This course is designed for professionals in any computational discipline with an interest in games technology. Advance your programming experience and skills in C++ and C# with a focus on game engines and collaborative development.

Develop the key skills you need to succeed in industry-relevant roles such as gameplay programming, engine programming, technical art, or tools programming.
Engage in teamwork and collaborative projects with industry-standard version control approaches. Build a strong portfolio.

Modules are designed to help you create portfolio artifacts that are directly aligned with assessments. This includes the outputs of three individual projects, a group project and a dissertation.

Details

Prepare for a career as a professional software developer and develop the skills you need to begin a career in the games industry.
Advance your software development skills in C++ and C#, game engines such as Unity and Unreal, and explore emerging technologies like AR/VR.

Enhance your algorithmic design skills to translate them into effective GPU and CPU programming. This should empower you to tackle research-oriented problems with greater capacity. Build a high-quality portfolio of artefacts you can use when applying for jobs.

Participate in Global Game Jam.

There are many local game societies based around Leamington Spa (Silicon Spa) and regular industry events throughout the West Midlands that you may be able to attend and join.
Gain practical experience and boost your CV with an additional professional placement.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Game Engines
Gameplay Programming
Technical Graphics
Tools Programming
Research Project
Master’s with Professional Placement

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-05 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-05-17 00:00:00

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More details

Students are encouraged to apply early to allow enough time to gather required information and complete the student visa application process.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Coventry, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Game Design View 92 other Masters in Game Design in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

An honours degree 2:2 or above (or international equivalent) in computing or computer science.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

18600 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

11200 GBP / year

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Additional Details

Professional placement fee:

UK, Ireland, Channel Islands or Isle of Man: £1,500
International: £1,800

Living costs

Coventry

United Kingdom

656 - 1057 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Coventry

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