MDes Games Design at Canterbury Christ Church University

Advance your career with a MDes (Master of Design) Games Design at Canterbury Christ Church University. This industry-led master’s degree will equip you with design leadership skills essential for a wide range of job roles within the games industry and related fields. From day one, you'll study as a games industry leader, with modules that mirror professional development cycles and strategic decision-making processes.

Faculty: School of Sciences, Psychology, Arts and Humanities, Computing, Engineering, and Sport  |  Department: Creative Design  |  Duration: 1 year (Full-time)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: January 2027, September 2027, January 2028  |  Location: Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Develop skills and knowledge, and a portfolio of work, that will open a variety of careers in games design. Take on an active leadership role as you collaborate with peers on major projects. Core modules include Design Leadership, Professional Pathways in Games, Games Industry Engagement, Design Futures, Major Project: Creative Industries, PG Challenge Module.

Career pathways

The MDes Games Design prepares you for senior roles that combine games expertise with leadership responsibility. Graduate roles could include: Lead Designer, Creative Director, Production Manager / Producer, Studio Manager / Studio Lead, Art Director / Technical Art Director, Narrative Director, Level Designer, Studio Founder / Independent Developer.

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