MA Games Development at University of Portsmouth

Devise your own creative project in computer games art and design, and sharpen your skills for careers in one of the most exciting and rapidly-expanding creative industries with this Master's in Games Development. If you have a passion for computer games design, this Games Development Master’s degree will give you the chance to immerse yourself in your own creative project that pushes your talents to new levels. You’ll have total freedom to shape your own body of creative practice within games design and development, delving into the critical and creative processes involved in production and refinement through access to our state-of-the-art software and equipment.

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time/part-time  |  Intake: September 2026 / September 2027  |  Location: Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You need to study modules worth a total of 180 credits. Modules include Creative Context and Practice; Professional, Academic and Research Development; Project Design and Development; Project Evaluation and Resolution.

Career pathways

Graduate roles include games artist, games designer, programmer, software developer/engineer, 3D modeller and designer.

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