Computer Games Design (Part-time) (MA)
The part-time MA in Computer Games Design is an exciting journey into mastering game worlds, game realms and crafting engaging experiences.
You’ll be guided by experienced academics, learning the skills needed for a successful game industry career. This course encourages creativity and innovation, helping you build your own conceptual designs and using Unreal Engine Navigation.
You’ll explore key areas like character design, level design, and the latest game design theory and practice, while delving into ludology and interactivity. The course also focuses on creating prototypes and developing your projects within a production-based system, helping you master essential studio roles. As you refine your work, you’ll build a professional showreel to present to future employers.
Throughout, you’ll work on immersive terrains and visionary landscapes, while dealing with the challenges of creating animated creatures in fantastical environments. You will also have access to specialised game modules, designed to deepen your expertise and take your skills to the next level.
Our programme also offers you the opportunity to collaborate with other students and benefit from cross-discipline learning with the Animation and Film MAs, ensuring you gain a wide-ranging and comprehensive understanding of game development. The course is tailored to help you develop a portfolio that showcases your abilities and propels your career in the games industry.
Course details
- Part-time
- English
Why choose this course?
What you will learn
At the heart of our part-time MA in Computer Games Design is a commitment to hands-on learning, industry-facing methods, and the development of impactful, immersive game experiences. You will work with cutting-edge technology, enhancing your creative and technical skills through a blend of individual projects and collaborative teamwork, with continuous feedback and support.
Modules including Advanced Studio Workflow and Techniques and Interactive Experiences Prototyping will develop your ability to create engaging, immersive gameplay and master production management. You’ll explore concept creation and game mechanics, learning the essentials of game design theory while building your portfolio.
You will then further expand your skills in advanced genre production and creating story universes. You will refine your character design and level creation skills, using immersive technologies to prototype and explore interactive experiences.
A Master’s Project culminates your learning journey with a large-scale game production project.
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Disclaimer
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We listen to student feedback and insights from industry and from professionals to ensure that course content is high-quality and up-to-date, and that it offers the best possible preparation for your future career or study goals.
For this reason, there might be modifications to the content of your course over time, to keep up to date with changes in the subject area or in the sector. If a module is no longer running, we’ll make sure to keep you informed, and work with you to choose a different suitable module.
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You will be taught and supported by a wide range of professional staff and teams here to help you get the university experience you are looking for. Our teaching staff were ranked 2nd in Wales for Teaching, Assessment and Feedback and Academic Support (NSS 2024) meaning that the support and feedback you get will help you learn and develop strong academic skills. Our students have placed us 1st in Wales for Learning Opportunities and Student Voice (NSS 2024) meaning that there are a wide range of opportunities available to enhance your studies and that students play an active role in shaping their learning experiences. Our commitment to your learning has seen our students place us as 1st in Wales and joint 3rd in the UK for student satisfaction (Times Higher Education, 2024, ‘Overall Positivity’ measure). Find out more about our academic staff who teach across our courses.
Further information
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We require an undergraduate degree of no lower than 2.2. The subject areas are broad and not restricted to only art and design students. So, if you are from a humanities or social science background, please email us to discuss. As such, we focus on the candidate’s professional and academic aims and goals. All students are invited to discuss their individual experiences with us.
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You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available please visit our Scholarships and Bursaries section.
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Given the nature of our transdisciplinary course, on graduation, the opportunities are varied, including the following:
- Film industry
- Teaching/lecturing/Training
- Professional practice in the fields of art, design, and creative industries
- Researcher
- AI and immersive designer