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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Staffordshire University (Stoke-on-Trent Campus)

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    23-SEP-24

  • Duration

    13 months

Course summary

Get a flying start in the games industry! As a game creator and designer, this is an opportunity for you to enhance your skills and build a portfolio of work to make an impact in modern video game design.

Games designers have an impact on virtually every aspect of a game, from system design through to improving the immersive experience for players.

Our MSc in Computer Games Design will place you at the heart of the action. You’ll dive into design theory and practice, the latest research and industry trends, and learn how to manage your own projects.

You’ll also get to focus on the area you want to specialise in for a career. Whether it’s gameplay interactions, how characters move, quest design, open world environments or another aspect of design, the choice is yours.

Our multi award-winning games department is one of the largest in the UK and you’ll be taught by leading experts with years of experience in games design and academia. You will also be able to tap into our industry links, including guest talks from games designers.

On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: MSc Computer Games Design

Part-time study

This course is available as a part time study course.

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Course content

Every module is dedicated to design and all your assessments will feed into your professional portfolio. There are modules covering topics such as advanced research techniques, prototyping and professional practice. You will also explore game feel and polish - how to give players the best experience while navigating a game.

The course will culminate in the Games Master Project, an in-depth piece of work on your chosen theme. This could cover anything from a series of game prototypes or a framework for a computer game through to an academic paper.

Throughout your studies, you’ll also have access to our wide range of games facilities. Features include our hi-tech Vicon Motion Capture Studio, specialist Games Centre and hundreds of PCs. Our students also use industry-standard hardware and software such as Autodesk Creative Suite and the Unreal and Unity games engines.

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 16,750per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Staffordshire University

Staffordshire University

  • University League Table

    108th

  • Campus address

    Staffordshire University, College Road, Stoke on Trent, ST4 2DE, England

Alongside leading modern courses, the university offers facilities like the Smart Zone, featuring digital and immersive technologies, and engineering workshops.
The university offers dedicated international student support and celebrates its diverse and inclusive community through a calendar of student-led events.
Students are supported to make industry connections and there are opportunities through the Innovation Enterprise Zone to get hands-on and paid work experience.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    74th out of 115 24

  • Entry standards

    / Max 235
    129 57%

    66th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    69.0 69%

    88th

    32
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    4.03 81%

    22nd

    6

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