Computer Science for Games Programming

With the MSc Computer Science for Games Programming from The University of Hullyou’ll get hands on with practical learning in our state-of-the-art computer labs. Our facilities are kitted out with latest industry-standard equipment, including high-performance workstations, gigabit networking, 3D printers, robots, a 3D-immersive cube, motion capture, AR, VR and MR.

The Computer Science for Games Programming from The University of Hull you'lllearn how to create games for a living, exploring the technical aspects of game development and the underlying fundamentals of computer science.

Master C++ programming. And study a range of core concepts such as physics simulation, concurrency, advanced graphics, artificial intelligence, and game engine architecture.

You’ll benefit from our close links with tech giants such as Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo. Our courses reflect the latest industry insight, so our graduates have the highly specialised set of skills they need to be at the forefront of this dynamic sector.

We also host frequent talks by industry experts. Many of them our own graduates working in games development around the world.

Future prospects

• The demand for qualified game programrs and developers is huge and our graduates are highly sought after. Some have gone on to work on Triple A games like Grand Theft Auto 5, Burnout Paradise and Need for Speed.

• We have strong links with many of the UK's top game studios. Some have recruited straight from our department and several Master’s students have had job offers before they graduated.

• You could go on to further study with a PhD. Or set up and grow your own tech business.

• You’ll also become part of our extensive network of Hull graduates working in the games industry across the world – many of them company directors and technical leads.

Courses include:

• Commercial Development Practice

• Real-Time Graphics

• C++ Programming and Design

• Simulation and Concurrency

• Cutting Edge Concepts