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PostgraduateMA

Games Design (Narrative)

University of Bristol
Bristol, England
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1 yearDuration
£29,300Per Year (Intl)
£13,100Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in combined and general studies with the MA Games Design (Narrative) at University of Bristol. Based in Bristol, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Do you love crafting worlds, characters, and stories that players care about? Join us and design the next generation of games narratives. We sought input and built on learnings from leading narrative designers; from the writing team at Larian Studios to game designers at The Chinese Room and Creative Assembly; to bring you a programme with a unique fusion of creative vision and technical expertise. International tuition fees are £29,300 per year, home/UK fees are £13,100 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 92% student satisfaction rating, and a 87% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Narrative Design for Games
Character Development and Dialogue Systems
Worldbuilding and Environmental Storytelling
Game Mechanics and Player Agency
Interactive Narrative Implementation
Critical Analysis of Game Narratives
Industry Collaboration and Professional Practice
MA Games Design (Narrative) Dissertation
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£29,300

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£29,300

Home Student Fee

£13,100

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees and funding

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

25%Working
15%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
Official Data

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University of Bristol · Postgraduate

£300scholarship value
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Think Big Career Accelerator

University of Bristol · Postgraduate

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University of Bristol · Postgraduate

£1,450scholarship value
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St Mary Redcliffe Church Choral Scholarships

University of Bristol · Postgraduate

£1,300scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
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About University of Bristol

University of Bristol offers Games Design (Narrative) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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