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PostgraduateMA

Games Design

University for the Creative Arts
Farnham, England
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1 yearDuration
£18,020Per Year (Intl)
£10,800Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in engineering and technology with the MA Games Design at University for the Creative Arts. Based in Farnham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. MA Games Design at UCA Farnham combines the latest creative practice and academic research, placing you at the cutting edge of the global games industry. You'll be prepared for the needs of the digital games industry, as we guide you through the various aspects of game development in an industrial context, allied to a rigorous research programme exploring and applying the latest theory in game studies. The curriculum blends technical skills with creative practice and academic rigour. International tuition fees are £18,020 per year, home/UK fees are £10,800 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 70% student satisfaction rating, and 73% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Game Design Theory
Game Development Practice and Production
Project Management in Creative Industries
Games Industry Context and Research Methods
Interactive Narrative and Player Experience
Team-Based Game Production
Critical Game Studies Research
Major Project: Games Design
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£18,020

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£18,020

Home Student Fee

£10,800

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

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💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
3%Studying
11%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
62%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH11-01-06 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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