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UK, England
Type: University
Location Type: Urban
Founded: 1960
Total Students: 15,000 +
Main Campus Address
N Holmes Rd, Canterbury CT1 1QU, United Kingdom
The MA in Games Design has been created to support students coming from creative or technical backgrounds to learn the essential skills necessary to make games.
It is intended as a course for people with an active interest in making games, who have expertise in related creative or technical field. Whether you have experience in creative writing, music, illustration, or indeed prior game design you will learn to develop and apply your skills to make games.
Why study Games Design?
Our MA Games Design course is for people with an active interest in making games. Making games is technically and creatively demanding, and quite different to appreciating and playing games. If you’ve experience in another creative or technical discipline you understand what kind of engagement and dedication is required.
What you'll study?
Why choose our MA Games Design course?
Master's Degree
30 Days
Full-Time
12 Months
Intake Month/Year | Intake Status | |
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sep 2024 | Open |
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Check program website for more information about funding options.
Careers
Graduates of this course will be able to pursue careers in a variety of roles related to the games industry, including setting up an indie studio or joining an established team, and within related creative agencies, branding, charities, the arts, education. Others may use this as a way to start their own studios.
Students completing this MA might also go on to undertake a PhD in Games Design or a teaching qualification to take their practice into a school, FE or HE setting.
Your future career:
Unlock doors to diverse career paths within the games industry, including setting up your indie studio or joining established teams. Graduates can explore roles in creative agencies, branding, charities, arts, education, or even pave the way for their studios. For those with aspirations beyond, this course can serve as a stepping stone for a PhD in Games Design or a teaching qualification.
International Student Scholarship Award (Early Bird Discount)
We offer the International Student Scholarship Award, providing a £1500 fee discount for international students starting postgraduate course in January 2024.
Only applicable for students applying before 30th September 2024.
There are various options through which a student can get a post study work visa in the UK.
Tier 1 Graduate Entrepreneur Visa for the graduates with a genuine and credible business idea.
Tier 2 (General) is the leading immigration visa to work in the UK.
Tier 4 Doctorate Extension Scheme is for students who have completed their Ph.D. and is valid for 12 months for them to work, look for work or set up a business.
Tier 5 Youth Mobility is for individuals of certain countries like Australia, Canada, Japan, Monaco, Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan, and New Zealand aged between 18 -30 who wish to move to the UK.
Tier 5 GAE is for individuals who want to come to the UK for work experience, training, research or a fellowship.
UK Ancestry is for individuals who are a citizen of a commonwealth and plan to work in the UK and have a grandparent who was born in the UK.
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