PgCert Games Design and Development at Robert Gordon University

PgCert is an exit award within the Games Design and Development course. The MSc Games Design and Development at RGU equips students with advanced skills in interactive design, game engines, and production pipelines, while fostering entrepreneurial confidence to develop and launch original projects. Combining research driven practice and industry collaboration, graduates are prepared for roles across games, immersive technologies, and creative start ups. You will study key topics in advanced game development, including engine based production, systems design, gameplay programming, and real time immersive technologies.

Faculty: School of Computing, Engineering and Technology  |  Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

The MSc Games Design and Development combines creative studio practice, technical development, and professional skills to equip you with the expertise required to design, prototype, and build compelling interactive experiences. Studio-led modules encourage experimentation, critical play, and iterative design, helping you to refine ideas, test concepts, and evaluate player experience – in addition to reinforcing skills in team working and collaborative environments – aligning with industry practices.

Career pathways

The demand for skilled game designers and developers continues to grow across the global creative and interactive industries, and graduates of the MSc Games Design and Development course can expect careers in a variety of specialisms, including: Game Designer, Gameplay Programmer, Technical Designer/Systems Designer, Game Developer (Unity/Unreal), UX/UI Designer for Games and Interactive Media, Level Designer/Environment Designer, Producer or Project Manager in Games, Immersive Media or XR Developer, Indie Game Developer or Creative Entrepreneur.

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