MEng, BSc Computer Science (High-Performance Graphics and Games Engineering)

Programme overview

Entry requirements

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Programme specification

Computer Science with a specialism in high-performance graphics and games engineering is a dynamic and fast-moving area of study which opens opportunities in many different industrials sectors. High-performance graphics and games engineering is an exciting field of computer science with applications in games development, film & entertaining, and augmented/virtual reality.
The programme covers the broad range of topics and application areas of Computer Science with a focus on the research specialisms of the School of Computing. The curriculum is aligned with the ACM/IEEE/AAAI Computer Science Curriculum specification (ACM/IEEE/AAAI CS2023) and the Computing QAA Subject benchmark statement.
Topics delivered in the curriculum include;
• Algorithms and Complexity
• Architecture and Organisation
• Artificial intelligence
• Data Management
• Foundations of programming languages
• Graphics and interactive techniques
• Human-computer interaction
• Mathematical and Statistical foundations
• Networking and Communication
• Operating Systems
• Parallel and Distributed Computing
• Security
• Society, Ethics and professionalism
• Software development fundamentals
• Software engineering
• Specialised platform development
• System fundamentals
Either an industrial placement, or a study abroad year is available as part of this programme studied between year 2 and year 3, or between year 3 and year 4.
The primary focus of the programme is to develop the fundamental skills, knowledge and behaviours required of a Computer Scientist to allow both opportunities of further study and a career in industry. Graduates from this programme should be able to;
• Practice computer science in an industrial/commercial context, demonstrating awareness of legal, social, ethic and professional considerations.
• Demonstrate a mastery of the practical and theoretical knowledge and skills across all core areas outlined above by applying them to real world problems.
• Advocate for equity, diversity, inclusion and sustainability.
Graduates will be at the forefront of developments in High-performance graphics and Games Engineering and will be suitable for graduate positions in games development, film & entertainment and sectors where Augmented/Virtual reality has applications.

Year 1

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Compulsory Modules

Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules

Code	Title	Credits	Semester	Pass for Progression
COMP1850	Programming	40	Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
COMP1860	Building our Digital World: Computer Systems & Architecture	40	Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
COMP1870	Theoretical Foundations of Computer Science I	40	Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)

Year 2

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We are currently refreshing our courses to make sure students have the best possible experience. Full module details for years 2, 3 and 4 are not yet available. Before you enter years 2, 3 and 4 details of modules for those years will be provided.

Year 3

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We are currently refreshing our courses to make sure students have the best possible experience. Full module details for years 3 and 4 are not yet available. Before you enter years 3 and 4 details of modules for those years will be provided.

Optional Modules

Year 4

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We are currently refreshing our courses to make sure students have the best possible experience. Full module details for years 4 are not yet available. Before you enter years 4 details of modules for those years will be provided.

Compulsory Modules

Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules

Code	Title	Credits	Semester	Pass for Progression
COMP5531M	Group Project	45	Semester 2 (Jan to Jun), Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
COMP5891M	Foundations of Computer Graphics	15	Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)
COMP5892M	Advanced Rendering	30	Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)
COMP5893M	Modelling and Animation	15	Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)
COMP5995M	Research Seminar	15	Semester 1 (Sep to Jan), Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)

Last updated: 25/09/2024 16:24:03

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