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MA Games Design at University of the Arts London

University of the Arts London, United Kingdom

Programme overview

On MA Games Design you critically examine the concept of play in relation to your practice, producing playable gaming experiences and using games design to test critical ideas from broader culture.

Faculty: London College of Communication  |  Duration: 12 months full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Units include Design and Prototyping (40 credits); Understanding Play (20 credits); Collaborative Unit (20 credits); Critical Play and Development (40 credits); Research Report and Final Project (60 credits).

Career pathways

Many graduates go on to practise as commercial games designers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

An honours degree, or equivalent qualifications or prior experiential learning. English language: IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in reading, writing, listening and speaking (or equivalent).

Domestic applicants: GBP 14,710 for the whole programme (2027/28). Home (UK) tuition fee for the course as listed; correct for entry in 2027/28 Source

International applicants: GBP 31,510 for the whole programme (2027/28). International tuition fee for the course as listed; correct for entry in 2027/28 Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 12 months full-time

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