MA Computer Games: Art & Design at Goldsmiths, University of London

Programme overview

This MA is tailored for people who want to start a career in the game industry. One of the only programmes in the UK taught by actual game developers, it will teach you game design, art and animation, and game programming. This programme has a strong focus on entrepreneurship and business, including the possibility to carry out an internship with industry partners.

Faculty: School of Computing | Department: Interactive Technology | Duration: 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules (compulsory modules): Modelling & Animation 1, Modelling & Animation 2, Game Design and Analytics, Games Programming 1, Game Development 1.

Career pathways

Our programme opens up multiple career options including: 2D and 3D Modeller or animator for the Games, XR, Film and TV Special Effects Industry (Art and Design Pathway), Producer in a Games Development Company, leading to senior management roles, Computer Games Developer for the Serious Games and Gamification Sectors, Creative Games and Interactive Technical Lead in an Advertising Agency, Creative Director Role in small or medium company.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You should have (or expect to be awarded) an undergraduate degree of at least second-class standard in a relevant/related subject, such as Game Design/Development, Art, Design, 3D Modelling, Animation or Computer Science. You might also be considered if you aren’t a graduate or your degree is in an unrelated field, but have relevant experience and can show that you have the ability to work at postgraduate level. In some instances, we may ask to see more of your work or to conduct a short interview. English language: IELTS 6.5 with no element lower than 6.0.

Domestic applicants: GBP 14,300 a year (2026/2027). Home - full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 21,000 a year (2026/2027). International - full-time Source

Duration: 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://mygoldsmiths.gold.ac.uk/OnlineServices/applications/appModuleList.aspx?id=128000544206588

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