Program Overview

MSc Games Development (Programming)

Introduction

Take your computer game development skills to the next level. Gain experience in multi-disciplinary working in our specialist studios and create an advanced portfolio.

Course Options

• 12 months full-time
• 24 months part-time

Key Facts

• STUDY OPTIONS: 12 months full-time
• START DATES: September
• LOCATION: Cambridge
• FEES:
  • £9,800 UK students starting 2025/26 (full-time, per year)
  • £19,500 International students starting 2025/26 (full-time, per year)

Student Work

• Hexagonal map generator - Jack Silva, 2024
• Island Guardian - MA/MSc group project, 2024

Teaching and Assessment

• Games Programming
• Collaborative Games Development 1
• Collaborative Games Development 2
• Games Data, Analytics and Research (30 credits)
• Major Project for Games (Programming)

Entry Requirements

• A good honours degree (or equivalent), normally in a related subject.
• Applicants with professional experience are also encouraged to apply.
• Applicants should have experience with object orientated programming, preferably in C#, C++ or Java.
• If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.5 (Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University.

Fees and Paying for University

• Tuition fees for UK students (2025/26): £9,800
• Tuition fees for international students (2025/26): £19,500
• ARU graduates may be eligible for an Alumni Scholarship and get a 20% fee discount.

Facilities and Showcase

• Industry-standard facilities
• Futures Lab and workshop equipment
• Outstanding student support

Accreditation

• TIGA accredited

Lecturers

• Lee Cheng
• Ian Brown
• Barış Işıkgüner

Careers

• Game developer
• Marketing
• Teaching
• General technology
• Serious games development (rehabilitation, education, training, defence, science, health, city planning, engineering)