Our MA Games course seeks to nurture your aspirations of working in the games and wider creative industries. Game design is a dynamic and iterative process, you will be encouraged to adopt an attitude of curiosity and experimentation with ideas and processes. Our vibrant creative community offers a stimulating environment for understanding games as a cross-disciplinary endeavour, emphasising creativity over mere industry production.
You will be challenged to take creative risks, develop your aesthetic voice, and conceptually push the boundaries of game design, supported by theoretical, cultural, and historical research informing your practice-based approach. You will push the boundaries of game design, supported by theoretical, cultural, and historical research informing your practice-based approach. You’ll collaborate with peers and be guided by expert staff in interdisciplinary sessions helping you to refine your industry-ready skillset, specialising in Concept Art, Asset Production, or Indie Development.
Utilising cutting-edge technology, you will develop projects that showcase your unique aesthetic voice. The course boasts a track record of success, with graduates including BAFTA-winning designers and professionals at top studios like Sony Interactive Entertainment and Ubisoft.
Entrants should normally have achieved a BA (Hons) / BSc Degree of 2:1 or above (or its equivalent), in a subject related to your proposed course of study.
Applicants who hold a Degree from another discipline may also be considered for entry, subject to the submission of a satisfactory portfolio of art, design or media-related work in support of their application.
Those with industry experience or relevant skills from non-traditional backgrounds are encouraged to apply, including individuals currently employed. If you’re unsure about your eligibility, please contact us for guidance before applying.
English language requirements (International/EU)
If English is not your first language, IELTS 6.5 (or equivalent) is required, with a minimum of 5.5 in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. we also accept other English language qualifications.
International Qualifications
We accept a wide range of qualifications from all over the world.
For information on entry requirements from your country, see our international pages.
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