MA Games Design at Canterbury Christ Church University

Develop your creative and technical expertise with the MA Games Design at Canterbury Christ Church University. This Master’s degree bridges innovation with collaboration, enabling you to master your skills, build confidence, and plan a career in the gaming industry. Throughout the course, you’ll build an industry-ready portfolio.

Faculty: School of Sciences, Psychology, Arts and Humanities, Computing, Engineering, and Sport  |  Department: Creative Design  |  Duration: 1 year (Full-time); 2 years (Part-time)  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Get hands on with creative and professional projects both in and outside of games. Apply advanced design and production techniques used in professional game studios worldwide. Core modules include Professional Pathways in Games, Creative Collaborations, Games Industry Engagement, Games Career Incubator, Major Project: Creative Industries, PG Challenge Module.

Career pathways

The MA Game Design course offers an approach that enables students to develop their discipline through individual, research-informed practices within a collaborative game development environment. Unlike traditional skills pipeline models, our course draws on the diverse expertise of the wider University and Creative Arts community to create a rich, cross-disciplinary learning experience.

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