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MA Game Design

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Course Overview

Working in a studio environment, this Game Design master's course covers specialist areas in storytelling and design to reveal new gaming horizons. With help from ex-industry mentors, you'll gain the tools you need for a career in games and media. Then, collaborating with other talented game lovers, you'll bring your ideas to life in AAA, indie or board games.

You will:

Please take advantage of our guest speaker series, featuring professionals from across the games industry, from studio heads to level designers, design leads and producers

Access industry-standard facilities, including dedicated space in a well-resourced game development studio, with augmented reality and mixed reality technology, a selection of new VR headsets, and 3D printers

Become a specialist in game design, working as part of a team to develop your own game

Learn iterative design principles and how to implement research, user testing and feedback

Create game design and scripting elements for live game developments

General Eligibility

We welcome applicants with varied qualifications, but typically you'll need an undergraduate degree in a related discipline. Our typical applicants hold an undergraduate degree of 2:2 or above or equivalent experience.

We'll also welcome your application if you have formal or 'certified' learning (such as training courses not run by universities or colleges) and learning from work experience or self-study. This is called Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) and should have been gained within the last five years and be equivalent to the learning outcomes of our minimum entry qualifications. APL applicants using experience to apply should note a £200 application fee for entry with advanced standing or with exemption from specific modules or credit.

Part Time Work Details

Twenty hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

  • If English isn't your first language, you'll need to demonstrate English language skills that are sufficiently developed for the successful completion of your studies. We accept a range of recognised English language qualifications equivalent to the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic minimum score of 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening.

    International applicants who require a student visa to study in the UK must take a recognised language test approved and vouched for by the University. Our Applicant Services Team can help with questions about study visas or suitable language tests.

Programme Information
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Course Category

Computer Science

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Campus Name

Penryn

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Course Level

Postgraduate

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Duration

Full-time,1 year

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Available Intake

January, September

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IELTS Score

6.5

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Tuition Fees Range

UK:£8,950 per year ,EU/international:£17,460,

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