Program Overview
This multi-disciplinary Computer Games program prepares students for careers in game design, programming, art, user experience, and visual effects. Students benefit from industry-standard facilities and support from the Employability Service, ensuring they are highly sought after in the thriving East of England games industry.
Program Outline
Outline:
- Teaching times 2023-24 (subject to change for 2024-5)
- Full time: Mondays 1 hour online session, Tuesdays 9am-12pm, 1pm-4pm
- Modules
- Experimental Practice in Computer Games
- Games Development 1
- Digital Arts - Experimental Practice
- Games Development 2
- Master's Project: Computer Games
Teaching:
- Teaching methods
- Lectures
- Seminars
- Workshops
- Project work
- Independent study
- Faculty
- Ian Brown, Senior Lecturer Practitioner
- Bariş Işikgüner, Deputy Head of School
- Adam Twycross, Senior Lecturer
- Martyn Simmons, Senior Lecturer
- Amanda Surowka, Lecturer
- Unique approaches
- The course is taught in collaboration with the MSc Computer Games Development (Computing) program, reflecting the multi-disciplinary nature of games creation.
- Students have the opportunity to work on live briefs from companies such as Sony and Sumo Digital.
- Students attend Gamebridge, an annual event hosted on the ARU campus where they can attend industry-led talks and portfolio reviews, showcase their work, and network with local and global studios.
Careers:
- Potential career paths
- Game designer
- Game programmer
- Game artist
- User experience (UX) designer
- Visual effects (VFX) artist
- Project manager
- Opportunities
- The East of England has nearly 200 active games companies, with Cambridge itself home to 26 games companies including Jagex, Frontier Developments, and Ninja Theory.
- Skilled game designers and programmers are in high demand, with the value of the UK games industry reaching £7.05 billion in 2022.
Other:
- The course is accredited by TIGA, the trade association representing the gaming industry in the UK.
- Students have access to industry-standard facilities, including high-end computers, motion capture equipment, and top of the range 3D modelling, animation, and games software.
- The course is supported by our dedicated Employability Service, which provides support with career planning, job applications, and interview skills.
Tuition fees for UK students (2024/25)
£9,300 UK students starting 2024/25 (full-time, per year) ARU graduates may be eligible for an Alumni Scholarship and get a 20% fee discount.
Tuition fees for international students (2024/25)
£18,600 International students starting 2024/25 (full-time, per year) You can pay your fees upfront, in full or in two instalments. We will ask for a deposit of £4,000 or a sponsorship letter
Overview:
Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) is a global university with students from 185 countries. It is known for its innovative and entrepreneurial approach to education and research. ARU has been recognized as the Times Higher Education University of the Year 2023 and has received a Gold award for the quality of its education in the Teaching Excellence Framework.
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Ambition:
ARU is academically ambitious for its students and strives to provide high-quality education.Excellence:
ARU is ranked in the top 15% of universities in the UK for graduate employment and has been recognized for its excellence in education, social work, and sports science.Collaboration:
ARU fosters collaboration between students, businesses, and partners, and its courses are recognized by industry and professionally accredited.Impact:
ARU conducts impactful research that addresses pressing issues and makes a difference in the community.Enterprise:
ARU encourages entrepreneurship and provides mentorship, support, and start-up funding through the Anglia Ruskin Enterprise Academy.Enthusiasm:
ARU's can-do attitude and infectious enthusiasm set it apart from other universities.Academic Programs:
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Entry Requirements:
- A good honours degree (or equivalent), normally in a related subject. Applicants with professional experience are also encouraged to apply.
- 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.
Portfolio
- You need to submit a digital portfolio for this course. You are welcome to arrange a face to face portfolio review and tour.
International students
- We welcome applications from international and EU students, and accept a range of international qualifications.
- See international and EU entry requirements
- We also provide our own English Language Proficiency Test (ELPT) in the UK and overseas.