MSci Computer Games Programming /
About this course
MSci in Computer Games Programming. Core topics include Programming, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Project Management, Design & Creative Practice, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The programme includes an individual project and collaborative work with designers and artists, using commercial game engines such as Unity and Unreal.
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Entry requirements
A level: BSc (Hons) : BBB to include one from Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Computer Science, Computing or Design Technology. Excludes General Studies MSci : ABB to include one from Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Computer Science, Computing or Design Technology. Excludes General Studies IB: BSc (Hons) : 29 points to include either Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Design Technology or IT at Higher level MSci : 31 points to include either Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Design Technology or IT at Higher level
What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 98%
- Learning opportunities: 100%
- Assessment and feedback: 91%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 90%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 90%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 45%
- Gained a higher qualification: 10%
- Left higher education: 40%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 10 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 39%
- Sales occupations: 11%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 6%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 25 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- East Midlands: 10%
- West Midlands: 60%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 5%
- South East: 15%
- South West: 10%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 55%
- Other HE qualification: 45%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Concept Development, Prototyping and Design – 30 credits
- Hack Lab and Creative Play – 30 credits
- Interactive Narratives and Immersive Experiences – 30 credits
- Skills Lab – 30 credits
- Artificial Intelligence for Game Development – 30 credits
- Graphics and Physics Programming for Game Development – 30 credits
- Professional Development in Emerging Technologies – 30 credits
- Experimental Games Project – 30 credits
- Advanced Graphics for Games – 30 credits
- Network Programming for Game Development – 30 credits
- Advanced Game Technology Mobile and Engine Tools – 30 credits
- Individual Project
- Technical Graphics
- Game Engines
- Serious Games
- Going Cross-Platform: Console Game Development
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MSci Computer Games Programming / at Coventry University earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £25,000 after 3 years, £31,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,000 and £44,500. The £31,500 median after five years is £4,500 less than the UK median for Software engineering.
What do graduates of MSci Computer Games Programming / at Coventry University 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 Games Programming / at Coventry University?
98% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MSci Computer Games Programming / at Coventry University?
The typical offer is BBB at A level, or 29 points in the IB. The average entrant had 111 UCAS points.
Does MSci Computer Games Programming / at Coventry University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MSci Computer Games Programming / at Coventry University?
45% of students continued into their second year, and 40% left higher education.