MSc Computer Games

The MSc Computer Games course offered by the University of Essex is designed for those looking to delve into the depth of computer games and understanding their development from scratch. The course equips students to become professional game developers by teaching them about game design, the business of games, and how to create virtual reality games.Course Content: The course covers all aspects of game development including arts, design, and coding. Students also learn about the business side of games and how to manage assets and resources in game development. They are taught how to work in a team and manage a group project, the systems underlying the functionality of games, how to program in C++, and how to develop their own games from scratch. Towards the end of the course, students are given a chance to develop a game as a part of a team.Key Modules: Some of the key modules of the course include Game Design, Business of Games, Virtual Reality, Procedural Generation, and a Group Project. Accreditations: The University of Essex is a member of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Computer Society. Future Careers: The course prepares students for a career as a professional game developer. They also have the potential to become business leads, project managers, technical artists, and even start their own game company.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.