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PostgraduateMA

Games Development

University of Greater Manchester
Bolton, England
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1 yearDuration
£17,500Per Year (Intl)
£8,496Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of Greater Manchester, the MA Games Development provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in engineering and technology. Based in Bolton, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. In December 2024, the University of Bolton was granted permission by the Office for Students (OfS) to change its name to the University of Greater Manchester with immediate effect. While we work to update our systems, you may see both names used in the information we provide. Want to take your career to the next level? Raise your game with our Master’s in Games Development. International tuition fees are £17,500 per year, home/UK fees are £8,496 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 73% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Game Engine Development
3D Graphics Programming and Rendering
Game Design and Narrative Architecture
Production Management and Agile Development
Multiplayer Systems and Networking
Games Industry Business and Monetisation
Specialised Technologies and Emerging Platforms
Master's Research Project and Portfolio Development
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59————

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,500

per year

Total Course Cost (12 months)£17,500

Home Student Fee

£8,496

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

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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Care Experienced Bursary 21-22

University of Greater Manchester · Postgraduate

  • Available to all international students
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The Bolton Master's Bursary 2021

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  • Available to all international students
  • For postgraduate study
  • Open to your course
Merit

The University of Greater Manchester Group Progression Scholarship 2021-22

University of Greater Manchester · Postgraduate

  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
Need-based

Care Leavers Bursary 2020/2021

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  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
University of Greater Manchester

About University of Greater Manchester

University of Greater Manchester offers Games Development as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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