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

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
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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

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
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Compulsory Modules

Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules

Code	Title	Credits	Semester	Pass for Progression
COMP2850	Software Engineering	40	Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
COMP2860	Beyond the Core: Advanced Hardware, Operating Systems and Parallelism	40	Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
COMP2870	Theoretical Foundations of Computer Science II	40	Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)

Year 3

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Compulsory Modules

Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules

Code	Title	Credits	Semester	Pass for Progression
COMP3142	Professionalism, Innovation & Enterprise	20	Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)
COMP3812	Computer Graphics	20	Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)
COMP3933	Individual Project	40	Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)

Optional Modules

Candidates will be required to select 40 credits from the following module baskets

Candidates can select a maximum of 1 module from this basket (Basket A)

Code	Title	Credits	Semester	Pass for Progression
COMP3630	Artificial Intelligence and Robotics	20	Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)
LUBS3991	Innovation in Practice for Change and Impact	20	Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)

Candidates can select a maximum of 1 module from this basket (Basket B)

Code	Title	Credits	Semester	Pass for Progression
COMP3212	Resilient Distributed Systems	20	Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)
COMP3620	Neural Networks & Deep Learning	20	Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)
COMP3950	Compiler design & Optimisation	20	Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)

Candidates can select a maximum of 1 module from this basket (Basket C)

Code	Title	Credits	Semester	Pass for Progression
COMP3230	Cryptography & Secure systems	20	Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)
COMP3270	High-performance computing	20	Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)
COMP3912	Optimisation with Applications in Artificial Intelligence	20	Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)

Year 4

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
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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: 05/05/2026 16:47:07

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