MA Games Design at University for the Creative Arts

Programme overview

MA Games Design at UCA Farnham combines the latest creative practice and academic research, placing you at the cutting edge of the global games industry. You'll be prepared for the needs of the digital games industry, as we guide you through the various aspects of game development in an industrial context, allied to a rigorous research programme exploring and applying the latest theory in game studies. Taught at UCA Farnham.

Duration: 1 year full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Farnham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

MA Games Design focuses on three areas: skills, project management, and research. Firstly, your specialisation is selected as technical skills are sharpened through rapid prototyping, taught by experts on industry-standard hardware and software; you will learn and experiment with the latest games technology, mechanics, narrative and aesthetics.

Career pathways

Our students have previously graduated to find themselves within easily accessible pathways that have guided them to prosperous and fulfilling job roles within the games industry: Concept designer, Game designer, Games developer, Multi-media programmer, Multi-media specialist, Software engineer, VFX Artist.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A good honours degree or equivalent qualification in a related discipline and/or Relevant work experience, demonstrating your ability to study at postgraduate level Consideration will also be given to applicants who can make a strong case for admission in relation to a particular project and can demonstrate their potential to satisfactorily complete the course. For this course we will need to see your portfolio for review, for more details please see the portfolio requirements section. English language (IELTS or equivalent): 6.5 overall with no less than 5.5 in any section.

Domestic applicants: GBP 13,150 a year (2027/28). Tuition for the course as listed on the course page; UK home fee; fee shown is for the first year of study Source

International applicants: GBP 20,600 a year (2027/28). Tuition for the course as listed on the course page; fee shown is for the first year of study Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

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