MSc Games Development (Programming) at Anglia Ruskin University

Programme overview

Take your computer game development skills to the next level. Gain experience in multi-disciplinary working in our specialist studios and create an advanced portfolio.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts, Humanities, Education and Social Sciences | Department: Cambridge School of Art | Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Chelmsford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This MSc course shares modules with our MA Computer Games Development (Art), reflecting the multi-disciplinary nature of games creation. In two games development modules you’ll apply your existing skills to complex interdisciplinary projects, testing games design theory in a framework that will allow you to collaboratively plan successive games projects. Whole course: Games Programming, Collaborative Games Development 1, Collaborative Games Development 2, Games Data, Analytics and Research, Major Project for Games (Programming).

Career pathways

It can take up to three years to create a game, from initial concept to the finished product. One game can involve up to 200 professionals working as a team.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A good honours degree (or equivalent), normally in a related subject. Applicants with professional experience are also encouraged to apply. Applicants should have experience with object orientated programming, preferably in C#, C++ or Java. If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.5 ( Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,800 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee: UK students starting 2027/28 (full-time, per year) Source

International applicants: GBP 21,975 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee: International students starting 2027/28 (full-time, per year) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.aru.ac.uk/study/apply-online?course=EJTTCGMD&route=P1268

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