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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    Norwich University of the Arts

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    23-SEP-24

  • 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

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 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

Norwich University of the Arts

  • University League Table

    56th

  • Campus address

    Norwich University of the Arts, Francis House, 3-7 Redwell Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 4SN, England

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    35th out of 84 8

    103rd out of 115 11

  • Entry standards

    / Max 222
    131 55%

    45th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    64.0 64%

    30th

    11
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.94 79%

    47th

    31
  • Entry standards

    / Max 235
    137 60%

    44th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    69.0 69%

    88th

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.67 73%

    91st

    70

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