Course options
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Qualification
MA - Master of Arts
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Location
Norwich University of the Arts
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
23-SEP-24
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Duration
1 year
Course summary
Combine creative flair and technical skill on the MA Games Master’s degree course at Norwich University of the Arts, shortlisted as one of the Best Educational Institutions in the 2022 TIGA Games Industry Awards
As a postgraduate student, you’ll collaborate with like-minded peers and be guided by subject specialist staff. You’ll enjoy interdisciplinary sessions with students from across our range of Master’s courses as you work towards your ambition of a career in the games industry or wider creative sector.
Refine your industry-ready skillset
Ensuring you graduate ready to meet the demands of a rapidly-evolving industry, this course will accelerate the development of your games design skillset.
Alongside broader research into the social, technical, economic and cultural context in which games are produced, you’ll specialise in one of three areas, following a clearly-defined path of study in Concept Art (and Sequential Narrative), Asset Production or Indie Development.
Blend theory, practice and creativity
Whatever your choice, your creativity will be informed by theoretical, cultural and historical research – and powered by cutting-edge technology and software.
Graduates of the MA Games postgraduate course at Norwich University of the Arts include three BAFTA-winning games designers, the V&A’s first Games Designer in Residence, six teams of Dare to Be Digital finalists and employees at Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe, Foundry 42, Rebellion, Crytek, Frontier Developments, Splash Damage, Ubisoft, Rockstar Games and many more.
Graduates work in a broad range of careers including:
- Games Art
- Games Design
- Concept Art
- Creative Direction
- External Production
- Project Management
- Indie Games Development
- Teaching/Lecturing
- Research/PhD Study
- Illustration
Application deadline
31 August 2024
Modules
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£ 18,000per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information
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University League Table
56th
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Campus address
Norwich University of the Arts, Francis House, 3-7 Redwell Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 4SN, England
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Subject ranking
35th out of 84 8
103rd out of 115 11
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Entry standards
/ Max 222131 55%45th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10064.0 64%30th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 53.94 79%47th
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Entry standards
/ Max 235137 60%44th
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/ Max 10069.0 69%88th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 53.67 73%91st
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