Teesside University

Games Design (with Advanced Practice) MA course

Teesside UniversityMiddlesbrough, UK

Course overview

Our MA Games Design covers both advanced theoretical and practical strands ensuring you are fully literate in areas such as complex gameplay design, project management, advanced mission design and gameplay implementation.

Key highlights

  • Combines advanced theoretical and practical strands of games design
  • Covers complex gameplay design and advanced mission design
  • Develops project management skills for games production
  • Builds hands-on skills in gameplay implementation

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:2 — to include relevant subject; or above

Scholarships

  • Academic Excellence Award

    You may be able to benefit from a 20% discount towards your course fees for postgraduate degrees (on campus and online).

    Up to 20% of fees
  • Alumni Scholarship

    You are eligible for a £1,000 alumni scholarship.

    Up to £1,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Games designer
  • Level designer
  • Gameplay designer
  • Mission designer
  • Technical designer
  • Games producer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £5,417 per year | International: £10,000 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 Teesside University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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