MSc Computer Games Programming

This MSc is tailored for people who want to work in the game industry. You will learn multi-platform game development and gain a solid foundation in programming to help you develop your skills. The MSc has a strong focus on business and entrepreneurship, including the possibility to work with industry partners as part of your internship.

• As a fast-growing 150-billion-dollar business, the game industry offers countless professional opportunities. The MSc Computer Games Programming is right for you if you want to make game development a sustainable career and to work in this creative and rewarding industry.
• This is also one of the only programmes taught by actual game developers, designers, and artists with years of experience in the game industry.
• Learn how to design and develop games, using state-of-the-art tools and game engines from actual game developer and industry veterans.
• Focus on which skills you want to learn through a selection of optional modules.
• Collaborate with colleagues from other courses, including the MA Computer Games Art & Design and the MA Games and Playful Design.
• Build your portfolio through practical coursework.
• Access state-of-the-art game labs and facilities.
• Get your first internship in the game industry (or work on a research project instead).
• Take part in annual events and game jams organised by the department, and be part of the creative and diverse environment that surrounds Goldsmiths.
• Access a strong UK community of publishers and creators with innovative voices creating ground-breaking titles.

Contact the department

If you have specific questions about the degree, contact Alan Zucconi.

You should have (or expect to be awarded) an undergraduate degree of at least second class standard in a relevant/related subject, such as Game Design/Programming or Computer Science.

You might also be considered for some programmes if you aren’t a graduate or your degree is in an unrelated field, but have relevant experience and can show that you have the ability to work at postgraduate level.

In some instances, we may ask to see more of your work or to conduct a short interview.

International qualifications

We accept a wide range of international qualifications. Find out more about the qualifications we accept from around the world.

If English isn’t your first language, you will need an IELTS score (or equivalent English language qualification) of 6.5 overall and no element lower than 6.0 to study this programme. If you need assistance with your English language, we offer a range of courses that can help prepare you for postgraduate-level study.