Tuition Fee
GBP 18,600
Per year
Start Date
2025-09-01
Medium of studying
On campus
Duration
1 years
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Masters
Major
Game Design | Game Development | Software Development
Area of study
Information and Communication Technologies
Education type
On campus
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
Tuition Fee
Average International Tuition Fee
GBP 18,600
Intakes
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2025-09-01 | - |
About Program
Program Overview
Games Studio Development MA
Course Overview
Launch your games industry career with this master’s course, designed for creatives from all backgrounds. Gain hands-on experience in the full game development process, collaborating with teams to design, build, and market innovative, playable games.
What You'll Study
- Games in Context (10 credits): Understanding the game design and development journey from concept to quality assurance.
- How Games are Made (40 credits): Explore the development and project-planning processes in video game design, working in a studio environment.
- Researching and Pitching Games Concepts (10 credits): Develop industry-related research skills, professional pitching, and communication.
- Immersive Games Production Simulation (60 credits): Dive into the game production process by creating a live game demo.
- Springboard into Industry (20 credits): Branding and positioning yourself in the games industry.
- Polishing Your Game to Perfection (30 credits): Quality assurance and post-production.
- Creative Futures and Social Change (10 credits): Explore the evolving business and technological landscape.
How You'll Learn
- Lectures
- Seminars
- Tutorials
- Presentations
- Group projects
- Workshops
- Practical laboratory sessions
Entry Requirements
- UK: An honours degree 2:2 or above in a related discipline or appropriate professional/industrial experience.
- International: An honours degree 2:2 or above in a related discipline or appropriate professional/industrial experience.
- English language requirements: IELTS 6.5 overall, with no component lower than 5.5.
Fees and Funding
- UK: £11,200
- EU: £11,200 per year with EU Support Bursary, £18,600 per year without EU Support Bursary
- International: £18,600
Facilities
- State-of-the-art facilities in the Delia Derbyshire building
- Post-production studios
- Games and animation studios
- Immersive studios
- Electronic and digital hack labs
Careers and Opportunities
- Successful graduates may seek positions in games design, development, level design, narrative design, games art, character design, QA testing, animation, game direction, UI/UX design, games production, and marketing.
- Opportunities to work with companies such as Leisure concepts, BYG Systems Limited, Opus books, and Country Wide groups.
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About University
Overview:
- Founded in 1843 as the Coventry School of Design
- Received university status in 1992
- Over 30,000 students from over 150 countries
- Campuses in Coventry, London, and Scarborough
- Known for its focus on practical, industry-focused education
Student Life:
- Over 150 student clubs and societies
- Sports teams in various disciplines
- Student support services include counseling, mental health support, and disability support
- Campus facilities include a gym, swimming pool, and student union
Academics:
- Offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in a wide range of subjects
- Faculty with industry experience and research expertise
- Teaching methodologies include lectures, seminars, workshops, and project-based learning
- Academic support services include writing centers, math labs, and peer mentoring
- Unique academic programs include:
- Centre for Applied Science and Technology
- Centre for Business in Society
- Centre for Intelligent Systems
Top Reasons to Study Here:
- Ranked among the top 150 universities in the UK (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023)
- Excellent industry connections and partnerships
- Specialized facilities such as the National Transport Design Centre and the Centre for Advanced Manufacturing
- Notable alumni include:
- Sir Frank Whittle, inventor of the jet engine
- Sir David Attenborough, naturalist and broadcaster
- Sir Patrick Stewart, actor
Services:
- Counseling and mental health support
- Health center
- Accommodation services
- Library with over 1 million books and resources
- Technology support
- Career development services
Total programs
698
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