MSci Computer Science with Games Technology
City St George's, University of London
About this course
MSci in Computer Science with Games Technology, a computing degree centred on the design and engineering of computer games and interactive software systems. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Computer Architecture, Signal Processing, Statistics, Project Management, Human Behaviour, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. Students can choose to undertake an optional one-year work placement in industry. The first year establishes foundational concepts through modules such as Introduction to Algorithms, Mathematics for Computing, Systems Architecture, and Programming in Java. The second year introduces software engineering practices and game development with Data Structures and Algorithms, Computer Networks, Object-Oriented Analysis and Design, and Games Technology. The third year advances technical proficiency through Computer Graphics, Advanced Games Technology, Digital Signal Processing and Audio Programming, and Functional Programming. The final year focuses on advanced specialisms and independent research, featuring modules like The Games Development Process, Computer Games Architectures, Software Systems Design, and an Individual Project.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB (Computer Science or Maths or other science preferred) IB: 31 points including 5 in Mathematics at Higher or Standard Level and minimum of grade 5 in Standard Level English
What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 80%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 76%
- Academic support: 68%
- Organisation and management: 82%
- Learning resources: 83%
- Student voice: 64%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 285 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 82%
- Left higher education: 17%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 28 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 66%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 4%
- Unemployed: 11%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 45%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 55%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 160 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 85%
- South East: 7%
- South West: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- Other HE qualification: 20%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the further learning academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
- Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
- Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
- Accredited by TIGA (The Independent Game Developers' Association) as delivering skills relevant to the games industry. TIGA accreditation is applicable to courses meeting any of a wide range of games industry needs, such as programming, art, design and entrepreneurship.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Professional Placement
- Introduction to Algorithms
- Mathematics for Computing
- Systems Architecture
- Programming in Java
- Operating Systems
- Computer Science, Ethics & Society
- Databases
- Data Structures and Algorithms
- Computer Networks
- Object-Oriented Analysis and Design
- Professional Development in IT
- Team Project
- Games Technology
- Programming in C++
- Accenture School of Tech: Building Skills in Tech Transformation, Cloud and Consultancy
- Computer Graphics
- Advanced Games Technology
- Digital Signal Processing and Audio Programming
- Functional Programming
- Language Processors
- Advanced Databases
- Theory of Computation
- Data Visualization
- Project Management
- Advanced Programming: Concurrency
- Natural Language Processing
- Cloud Computing
- Information Security Fundamentals
- Computer Vision
- Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
- Programming and Mathematics for AI
- Agents and Multi Agents Systems
- User Centred Systems
- Semantic Web Technologies and Knowledge Graphs
- Hewlett Packard Enterprise: Technology Consulting
- Web Development
- Principles of Artificial Intelligence
- Information Retrieval
- The Games Development Process
- Computer Games Architectures
- Individual Project
- Software Systems Design
- User-centred Systems Design
- Advanced Databases
- Project Management
- Data Visualisation
- Advanced Programming: Concurrency
- Advanced Algorithms and Data Structures
- Cloud Computing
- Natural Language Processing
- Information Security Fundamentals
- Computer Vision
- Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
- Programming and Mathematics for Artificial Intelligence
- Computational Cognitive Systems
- Agents and Multi-Agent Systems
- Web Development
- Principles of Artificial Intelligence
- Information Retrieval
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MSci Computer Science with Games Technology at City St George's, University of London earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £32,000 after 3 years, £44,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £33,000 and £60,000. The £44,500 median after five years is £8,500 more than the UK median for Computer science.
What do graduates of MSci Computer Science with Games Technology at City St George's, University of London do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MSci Computer Science with Games Technology at City St George's, University of London?
80% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MSci Computer Science with Games Technology at City St George's, University of London?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 31 points in the IB. The average entrant had 130 UCAS points.
Is MSci Computer Science with Games Technology at City St George's, University of London accredited?
Yes. Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the further learning academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional. Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional. Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Accredited by TIGA (The Independent Game Developers' Association) as delivering skills relevant to the games industry. TIGA accreditation is applicable to courses meeting any of a wide range of games industry needs, such as programming, art, design and entrepreneurship.
Does MSci Computer Science with Games Technology at City St George's, University of London include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on MSci Computer Science with Games Technology at City St George's, University of London?
82% of students continued into their second year, and 17% left higher education.