MA Games at Norwich University of the Arts

Programme overview

The MA Games course at Norwich University of the Arts seeks to nurture your aspirations of working in the games and wider creative industries, by supporting and developing your existing creative skillset. Our vibrant, creative community offers a stimulating environment for understanding games as a cross-disciplinary endeavour, emphasising creativity over mere industry production.

Duration: Full-time 1 year, part-time 2 years | Study mode: full-time|part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Norwich, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This programme is a one-year course including 30 weeks of direct teaching time and a 15-week final project. You will need to complete three units and one 60-credit Major Project (180 credits in total). Units: Core Practice and Context (60 Credits), Collaborative Challenge (30 credits), Project Design and Development (30 credits), Major Project (60 Credits).

Career pathways

Typical career paths: Games Art, Games Design, Concept Art, Creative Direction, External Production, Project Management, Indie Games Development, Teaching/Lecturing, Research/PhD Study, Illustration.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Entrants should normally have achieved a BA (Hons) / BSc Degree of 2:1 or above (or its equivalent), in a subject related to your proposed course of study. Applicants who hold a Degree from another discipline may also be considered for entry, subject to the submission of a satisfactory portfolio of art, design or media-related work in support of their application. If English is not your first language, IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each skill set) or equivalent will be required. When you apply for this course, we will ask you to prepare your portfolio and a written submission. We might also ask you to prepare for an interview.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,400 a year (2026/27). UK (home) full-time fee. Source

International applicants: GBP 19,380 a year (2027/28). Overseas full-time fee. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: Full-time 1 year, part-time 2 years

Apply through the official page: https://norwichuni.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/how-to-apply-pg/

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