Computer Games MSc
Queen Mary University of London
Key Course Facts
Course Description
Video games are a $140bn global industry where creativity meets computing. The MSc Computer Games will give you the skills to design and develop games with state-of-the-art tools and technologies. You'll learn about the latest developments in artificial intelligence and machine learning and how these are being applied in the games industry. Queen Mary University of London is home to both a world-leading research group in Games and AI and the IGGI PhD programme, a UK-wide community of over 60 PhD students in games research.
You'll learn the latest developments in machine learning and AI by world-renowned academics and how to apply them in game development. Our world-class teaching, research and industrial contacts will support you as you learn to describe, compare and apply a range of AI, machine learning and data science methods, both in general and in the context of computer game design and development.
The MSc modules cover the following aspects:
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How to programme computer games using industry-relevant technologies
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Compare and select appropriate technologies in the context of game development
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Identify theories and principles of game design and apply them to analyse specific games
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Describe, compare and apply computational approaches to game-playing, interactive agents, content generation, and player modelling.
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Identifying current trends in the games and AI industries.
Queen Mary’s Game AI Research Group and IGGI Centre for Doctoral Training has an established network of over 80 games companies including Sony Interactive Entertainment, Creative Assembly, Bossa, and EA. Students on this programme will benefit from our strong industry links specifically through our research collaborations, regular hosting of industry speakers at seminars and conferences, and engaging with industry events.
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Costs
Average student cost of living in London
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
University Rankings
Positions of Queen Mary University of London in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Queen Mary University of London in related subject specific rankings.
Computer Science
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- #23
- #31
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- Computer Science
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #5
- #84
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- Computer Science
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 26 October, 2022]
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- #9
- #187
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- Computer Science
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 11 July, 2023]
See all 31 university rankings of Queen Mary University of London
About Queen Mary University of London
Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) was founded in 1989 in the Mile End district of London. This Russell Group University offers state-of-the-art facilities, including their Advanced Molecular Imaging Services, and the Genome Centre for DNA research at Barts and the London School of Medicine, among numerous others for a wide variety of subject matters. QMUL is without a doubt an excellent option for any student wishing to pursue a career path in scientific research, and is recognised worldwide as such.
List of 427 Bachelor and Master Courses from Queen Mary University of London - Course Catalogue
Student composition of Queen Mary University of London
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Total number of students enrolled at Queen Mary University of London by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 17055
- postgraduates:
- 8035
- Total:
- 25090
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Computer Games”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Where is this programme taught
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Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Published:
- 26 October, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings by Subject:
- 37.4% Teaching (the Learning Environment)
37.6% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)
15% Citations (Research Influence)
7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)
2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)
NTU ranking
- Published:
- 11 July, 2023