Program Overview

Take your skills to the next level with our Game Design programme. Refine 3D modelling, 2D art and animation skills, level design and gameplay coding. Games industry experts guide you through aspects of game design and development, game theory and industrial contexts. You learn relevant theory and contemporary practices in a friendly collaborative setting and have access to the latest hardware, including high-spec gaming PCs and virtual reality headsets.

Key features

• Specialise. You will have the ability to choose between a suite of elective modules, allowing customisation of your degree.
• Opportunity. This MA course provides the ability to follow a conversion programme path, suited for applicants without prior game design or development knowledge.
• State-of-the-art facilities. You will have access to state-of-the-art facilities, including a 35-seat, 360° immersive vision theatre, and technical support in areas such as Digital Fabrication and Immersive Media.
• Expert-led. You will be taught by nationally and internationally recognised academics and practitioners, active in their own areas of research, scholarship, and professional networks.
• Industry links. You'll be given opportunities to access facilities and support from partners such as Real Ideas, Team 3 and the Devonport Market Hall’s Full Dome.
• Network. Being part of the UK’s Southwest creative community, thus accessing local and regional networking opportunities aided by a planned schedule of visiting specialists, public events, and field trips.
• Future-focused. Employability prospects enabled through professional specialisms, as well as participation in School wide modules on situated practice and knowledge exchange.
• Flexible. You will be given the ability to choose a final format of research project, including standard text-based dissertations as well as a business/IP proposal.