MEng, BSc (Hons) Computer Science with High Performance Graphics and Games Engineering in Leeds United Kingdom | University of Leeds

University of Leeds | Leeds United Kingdom
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Qualification
Undergraduate Masters
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP 29,250
(c. USD38,983.82)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months

The multi-billion-dollar global gaming sector stands as one of computer science's most demanding performance fields. Alongside traditional video and console games, emerging immersive experiences, high-quality mobile gaming, and competitive eSports are gaining traction—all contributing to this rapidly expanding industry's explosive growth. Top-tier graphics programmers maximize hardware capabilities through expert knowledge of system architecture and optimized coding, delivering unprecedented realism and visual effects on next-generation platforms. These professionals operate at the industry's forefront, crafting advanced graphics solutions and developing engines for future gaming innovations.

Pursuing computer science with a focus on high-performance graphics and game development at Leeds provides the essential technical and analytical abilities to address both present and future industry demands. Developed alongside industry partners, this program delivers cutting-edge knowledge and contemporary skills. You'll master low-level programming (including C, Graphic and Compute shaders), acquire expertise in multi-core and parallel processing, learn game engine and tool creation methods, and gain foundational graphics knowledge with practical applications in modeling, animation, physics simulation, and advanced rendering techniques.

Work placement- Optional
Study abroad- Optional


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.0

Qualification Requirements

A-level - AAA including Mathematics or Computing. Grade B (6) or above in GCSE Mathematics is required if no Mathematics A-level is taken
GCSE -English Language at grade C (4) or above. Grade B (6) or above in Mathematics is required if no Mathematics A-level is taken. We will accept Level 2 Functional Skills English in lieu of GCSE English.

International Baccalaureate
18 points at Higher level to include 5 in HL Mathematics- Analysis and Approaches or 6 in HL Mathematics- Applications and Interpretation or 5 in HL Computing. If only Computing is offered from the IB, Grade B or above in GCSE Mathematics (or equivalent) is required.

IELTS 6.0 overall, with no less than 5.5 in any component
TOEFL iBT - 80 overall and no less than 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking and 19 in writing

Tuition GBP 29,250

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