MA Games Studio Development

The MA Games Studio Development at Coventry University is designed to give you the skills and experience necessary to succeed in the games industry. In this course, you will engage in studio-based learning and explore the full game development pipeline, including areas such as concept design, prototyping, production, and final polish.

The MA Games Studio Development at Coventry University will immerse you in real-world studio practices, helping you build a strong professional portfolio. You will collaborate with peers from creative backgrounds, take part in industry-led workshops, and visit game studios to better understand how the games industry operates both in the UK and internationally.

Teaching and learning for this course are mainly interactive, combining studio sessions with lectures, workshops, field trips, group tasks, and guest talks from industry professionals. You’ll get hands-on experience using cutting-edge technology in immersive studios and hack labs, supported by expert tutors. Assessment comes in the form of written assignments, practical game projects, presentations, and a major production or research project.

Founded in 1843, Coventry University became a university in 1992. It is a dynamic institution headquartered in Coventry, England. It offers a wide range of programs at all levels, including business, engineering, health, the arts, and humanities.

Among the university's 38,000+ students, 13,000 are from 160 different countries. Coventry's top-notch instruction, strong industry connections, and real-world projects continue to make it a great choice for international students looking to study in the UK.

To study MA Games Studio Development at Coventry University, you may need to attend an interview or submit a portfolio of works. Additionally, you must meet the following requirements:

Grade Requirements:

• You will need an Honours degree 2:2 or above in any discipline.

English Proficiency:

• Non-native English speakers may need to demonstrate proficiency in the language, typically through an IELTS score of at least 6.0. TOEFL or other equivalents are also allowed.

The tuition fee (2025/2026 session) to study MA Games Studio Development at Coventry University is £18,600 per year for international students. This fee does not cover the costs of overseas field trips or visits, or placements.

Coventry University understands the financial implications of studying abroad for international students. To help self-funded international students, the university offers the Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship valued up to £4,000 across 3 years.

With an MA in Games Studio Development from Coventry University, you are open to the jobs below:

• Game Designer
• Level Designer
• Game Producer
• Technical Artist
• QA/Game Tester
• Game Studio Project Manager

To apply for this course, you’ll need to go through UCAS. To find out more about this process, speak to one of our trained counsellors.