Postgraduate Studentships - Search for funding opportunities.
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Study Details: MSc 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
Both for entertainment and for more serious purposes such as virtual reality training, computer games, gamification and games intelligences are increasingly important in today’s world. This is your opportunity to turn your passion into a career. At Essex we specialise in virtual worlds, machine learning, artificial intelligence and high-level games design and development.
On our course, you develop both theoretical and practical knowledge of computer games. Our flexible approach allows you to fill gaps in your knowledge and brush up on a variety of languages, making sure you’re ready to bring your designs to life. You explore topics including: Game design Game AI 3D games development Mobile app programming Physics-based games Our School is a community of scholars leading the way in technological research and development. Today’s computer scientists are creative people who are focused and committed, yet restless and experimental.
We are home to many of the world’s top scientists, and our work is driven by creativity and imagination as well as technical excellence. More than than two-thirds of our research is rated ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ (REF 2014), and you have the opportunity to work with the School’s PhD and staff researchers.
We will consider all applicants with 2:2 or above, or equivalent international qualifications. For some courses, there may be additional requirements which can be found on our website.
For fees and funding options including scholarships available please visit website to find out more
Graduates of our School go on to work for giants in the field such as Intel and Panasonic, but the corporate route isn’t for everyone. Some of the most exciting and innovative work in the field is being developed by small start-up companies. Our optional business module focuses on developing your entrepreneurial spirit, teaching you how to apply your technical and creative skills to your own venture.
Our recent graduates have progressed to a variety of senior positions in industry and academia.
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