MA Game Development (Design) at Kingston University

Harness the transformative power of play. Kingston University’s MA in Game Development will give you the design skills and knowledge needed to create masterpieces and thrive in the professional world.

Department: School of Computer Science and Mathematics  |  Duration: 1 year full time / 2 years full time including professional placement / 2 years part time  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time (optional professional placement year)  |  Intake: January 2027, September 2027  |  Location: Kingston upon Thames, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You will design and create computer games, alone and in teams, using industry-standard production management tools and techniques that stimulate a professional environment of collaboration to deliver a product on time. You will also develop vertical-slice prototypes using new technologies, such as virtual and augmented reality, and will learn how to present yourself to potential employers through your professional presence and portfolio. Modules - core modules: Digital Media Final Project, Game Design, Digital Studio Practice, Connected Games Development; optional modules: Design Thinking Theory and Practice, Character Animation for Film and Games. Professional placement: Professional Placement.

Career pathways

You’ll complete this course with the skills you need to progress to an exciting future in the games industry. Previous graduates have gone on to roles including games designer, games programmer, indy developer, AI programmer, software engineer and user experience designer.

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