Master of Science [M.Sc] [Architecture and the Sustainable Environment] From University of Kent

At The University of Hull studying the BSc Computer Science with Games Development (with Foundation Year) (Hons) youÕll gain the sought-after skills to thrive in one of the most challenging and rewarding forms of software development. The department uniquely offers a number of guaranteed industrial placements in its own commercial software development unit and supports students' own search for placements, both in the UK and abroad.

Accredited by the British Computer Society (the Chartered Institute for IT) to meet the requirements for full Chartered IT Professional and partial Chartered Engineer status. The MEng course meets all the requirements for both.

Our strong links with top game studios, including Electronic Arts, Sony and Microsoft, ensure our teaching stays up to date and relevant.

Explore the latest technologies, including motion capture, multi-wall display systems and various head mounted displays in our Hull Immersive Visualization Environment (HIVE).

CV-boosting activities such as our Rather Useful Seminar series, our 'Three Thing Game' development competition and opportunities to engage with employers.

We've enjoyed numerous wins at the UK finals of the prestigious Microsoft Imagine Cup (which showcases student achievement), as well as trips to the world finals in India and South Korea.

Computer science plays a vital role in driving the technological advances that are essential to 21st-century living. The skills, experience and technical expertise youÕll gain at Hull will put you in high demand when itÕs time to enter the job market in this fast-evolving industry.

Future prospects

Our graduates have been recruited by the likes of Codemasters, Criterion (Electronic Arts), Dynamo Games, Eutechnyx, Rare (Microsoft), Lionhead Studios (Microsoft), Pi Studios, Sony and Bohemia Interactive. In designing our degree programmes, we aim to provide you with a good theoretical and practical training which will interest potential employers and equip you with the tools to undertake further study.