Kingston University

Game Development (Design) MA

Kingston UniversityPenrhyn Road, United Kingdom

Course overview

Get ahead of the game You’ll receive regular input from industry practitioners, and have the chance to take part in Game Jams and Hackathons. Studying this design-focused masters in Game Development will prepare you for a range of exciting opportunities in the industry. Recent graduates have progressed to roles like designer, programmer, software engineer and more.

Working both independently and as part of a team, you’ll create and develop computer games in cutting edge facilities. You’ll deliver products on time using industry-standard production management tools and techniques that stimulate a collaborative professional environment. When you graduate, you’ll have the professional presence, portfolio and range of skills you need to stand out in today’s fast-paced digital media job market.

Our PlayStation First partnership with Sony Interactive Entertainment will give you the chance to develop games for the PlayStation 5. Kingston University is an active member of The Independent Game Developers' Association (TIGA), so we’ve developed this programme in close consultation with industry. Our insight hub, known as inKUbator, will give you opportunities to learn directly from the industry.

Previous speakers have included Sony, Splash Damage, Aardvark Swift, Interactive Selection, CryTek and Unity.

Key highlights

  • PlayStation First partnership lets you develop games for PlayStation 5
  • Regular input from industry practitioners plus Game Jams and Hackathons
  • Programme developed in close consultation with industry through TIGA membership
  • Industry speakers from Sony, Splash Damage, CryTek and Unity
  • Create games independently and in teams using cutting-edge facilities
  • Learn industry-standard production management tools and techniques

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:2 — or above

Scholarships

  • Alumni Discount

    Award: 10% discount on tuition fees.

    Up to 10% of fees

  • Chelsea Arts Club Trust MA Award

    The Chelsea Arts Club Trust MA Materials and Research Award is a £2,500 bursary, awarded each year to an MA Fashion or MA Sustainable Fashion student.

    Up to £2,500

  • Chevening Scholarships

    Award: Tuition fees, travel costs and living allowance subsidised.

  • International Merit-Based scholarships

    The scholarships are worth £5,000 towards your first year tuition fees.

    Up to £5,000

  • Niloufar Ebrahim Scholarship

    The scholarship will cover a portion of tuition fees for the applicant, up to the value of £1,000.

  • Postgraduate Progression Scholarship

    The Kingston University Postgraduate Progressions Scholarship offers a 15% reduction in postgraduate tuition fees.

  • The Kingston Impact Scholarship

    £5,000 tuition fee contribution to two MBA students.

    Up to £5,000

  • The Kingston MBA Scholarship

    Kingston University Business School is proud to offer a tuition fee scholarship of £5,000 to self-funded candidates.

    Up to £5,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Game designer
  • Game programmer
  • Software engineer
  • Level designer
  • Game producer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £11,900 per year | International: £20,000 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Kingston University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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