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PostgraduateMA

Digital Games Theory and Design

Brunel University of London
Uxbridge, England
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1 yearDuration
£22,320Per Year (Intl)
£12,125Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MA Digital Games Theory and Design at Brunel University of London is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about designing solutions for real-world challenges. Based in Uxbridge, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. The games design industry, in the UK and worldwide, is growing and there is a demand for skilled and well-educated professionals to take gaming to its next level. Brunel’s Digital Games Theory and Design MA course will give you a comprehensive understanding of digital games and the techniques and principles used in their design. You will engage in, and experiment with, practical games design. International tuition fees are £22,320 per year, home/UK fees are £12,125 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £36,000 within three years, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Games Design Theory and Practice
Narrative Design and World Building
Gameplay Mechanics and Systems Design
User Experience and Player Psychology
Games Studies and Critical Analysis
Design Documentation and Communication
Experimental Game Design Project
Industry Collaboration and Professional Practice
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic59

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£22,320

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£22,320

Home Student Fee

£12,125

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

60%Working
10%Studying
10%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
40%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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About Brunel University of London

Brunel University of London offers Digital Games Theory and Design as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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