MSc in Computer Games Development

Expand your technical computer games development skills, where you’ll learn how to develop and program a range of exciting games using industry Game Engine.

Outside of London, Manchester is home to more games companies than any other UK city. Thanks to organizations such as Gameopolis, the city is a driving force for building and coordinating the future of the games industry.

With our MSc in Computer Games Development, you’ll gain the skills required for an exciting career within this growing industry, both here in Manchester and beyond. You’ll learn the core essentials of programming for games and conduct playtesting sessions and user research to ensure that your games are fun and impactful and that they effectively reach their target audience.

You’ll also complete a master's project tailored to your unique interests. While you’ll have plenty of support along the way, it’s a solo research project designed to develop confidence, autonomy, and self-sufficiency – qualities that can take you far in the workplace.

By the time you complete your master's, you’ll not only have the technical knowledge, but you’ll also have gained key employability skills such as teamwork, communication, project management, and negotiation skills. Plus, thanks to the mentorship of passionate games-focused staff at Manchester Met, you'll be able to build a refined and diverse portfolio to help you work towards securing a job in the games industry.

Features and Benefits

• Excellent standards - Recognised for our expertise, the department is a member of the Oracle Academy and an academic partner of the Chartered Institute of Information Security (CIISec).
• Institute of Coding - The Department of Computing and Mathematics is part of the £40m National Institute of Coding (IoC). Our students have access to the IoC’s cutting-edge computer lab to hone their skills in this area.
• Tranzfuser Hub - Our students have a regular presence in the Tranzfuser program led by the UK Government, which provides a pathway to enterprise for talented UK games graduates. 3 of the 19 national teams who secured highly coveted places in 2024's program were Manchester Met students.
• Learn alongside world-leading research - 86% of our research outputs in Computer Science are rated world-leading and internationally excellent (REF, 2021).
• We’re in the heart of a thriving technology sector- Being in Manchester puts the largest creative and digital technology sector outside the capital on our doorstep.
• Optional placement year - Boost your career prospects and put theory into practice with the option to take an industry placement year.
• Professional study environment - We’ve invested over £115 million to transform the way we teach and the way our students learn. The new Dalton building is equipped with dynamic learning spaces, world-class teaching and research facilities, and collaborative study zones. This means you’ll graduate with the skills and experiences employers look for.