MA Games Development

The MA Games Development at the University of Portsmouth is a one-year (full-time) or two-year (part-time) master’s degree designed for students who want to focus on creating and producing original games. The programme gives students the creative freedom to develop their own major games project, supported by access to professional-level software, equipment, and expert academic guidance.

Throughout the MA Games Development in the University of Portsmouth, students will explore creative and technical aspects of game development,  from concept and design to production and polish, enabling them to build a strong portfolio of original work and prepare for a career in games art, design, programming, or development.

The University of Portsmouth is a top destination for international students because it offers modern research laboratories that provide real-world experience.  Students will be taught by qualified academic staff and visiting lecturers from relevant industries. This will help students stay up to date with current practices, making them prime candidates for real-world roles.

If you want to study MA Games Development at the University of Portsmouth, you must meet specific grade and English language criteria. Candidates are also required to submit a personal statement outlining their reasons for applying to the course and other relevant information about their studies. An appropriate academic and/or employer reference is also required.

Grade Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree (2nd Class Honours or above) in a relevant subject or equivalent professional experience/qualifications.

English Language Requirements:

• For international applicants or those whose first language is not English, an English-language qualification such as IELTS 6.0 overall (no component below 5.5) or recognised equivalent.

The tuition fee for international students studying the MA Games Development at the University of Portsmouth is £18,600 per year. Please note that tuition fees are subject to annual increases.

Students who want to study the MA Games Development from the University of Portsmouth can take advantage of the following scholarships:

• Chancellor’s Global Academic Merit Scholarship: This is a £5,000 fee reduction for international students who are funding themselves.
• Vice Chancellor’s Global Development Scholarship: This scholarship gives international students a £2,500 tuition-fee discount. It is only available to first-year students. 
• Faculty of Science and Health Global Postgraduate Taught Scholarship:
• This is a £2,000 discount available to international students who are funding themselves. 
• Chevening Scholarship (External): Students can take advantage of this prestigious UK government scholarship. They can receive partial or complete funding, including tuition fees and living support, for eligible MSc students.
• Commonwealth Scholarships (External): This scholarship is awarded to students from Commonwealth countries. 

Graduates of the MA Games Development from the University of Portsmouth are prepared for a variety of technical and managerial roles in IT and networking, including:

• Games Artist / 3D Artist
• Games Designer
• Programmer / Software Developer for Games
• 3D Modeller / Digital Artist
• Technical Artist / Game Production Specialist

To apply for this programme, you’ll need to submit your application through the university’s postgraduate application system. To learn more about this process, please speak with one of our trained counsellors.