Master of Arts - Games Design - Extended

An Extended Master's helps international students get familiar with Master's study through a preparation phase in the summer before the main course starts. 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 students have experience in creative writing, music, illustration, or indeed prior game design they will learn to develop and apply their skills to make games.

This 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. Those who've experience in another creative or technical discipline they understand what kind of engagement and dedication is required. As a technologically orientated Masters programme students will have access to a range of online and in-person learning materials and approaches, the University designed the course to be taught through a combination of intensive in person sessions, online interactive and guided learning through individual and group tutorials.

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.