Close icon

Personalise what you see on this page.

Choose from the options below. We'll show you information based on your current location as default.

I'M FROM

  • United States
Please select so we can show the most relevant content.

LIVING IN

  • United States
Please select so we can show the most relevant content.

LOOKING FOR

  • Postgraduate courses
Please select so we can show the most relevant content.
Viewing as a student from United States living in United States interested in Postgraduate courses

Game Development (Design) MA

Kingston University

Add to favourites

Course options

  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    Penrhyn Road Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Harness the transformative power of play. Kingston University’s MA in Game Development will give you the design skills and knowledge needed to create masterpieces and thrive in the professional world.You’ll receive regular input from industry practitioners, and have the chance to take part in Game Jams and Hackathons.Studying this design-focused masters in Game Development will prepare you for a range of exciting opportunities in the industry. Recent graduates have progressed to roles like designer, programmer, software engineer and more.Working both independently and as part of a team, you’ll create and develop computer games in cutting edge facilities. You’ll deliver products on time using industry-standard production management tools and techniques that stimulate a collaborative professional environment.When you graduate, you’ll have the professional presence, portfolio and range of skills you need to stand out in today’s fast-paced digital media job market.Our PlayStation First partnership with Sony Interactive Entertainment will give you the chance to develop games for the PlayStation 5.Kingston University is an active member of The Independent Game Developers' Association (TIGA), so we’ve developed this programme in close consultation with industry.Our insight hub, known as inKUbator, will give you opportunities to learn directly from the industry.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 17,600per year

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

University information

Kingston University

  • University League Table

    89th

  • Campus address

    Penrhyn Road Campus, Penrhyn Road, Penrhyn Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT1 2EE, United Kingdom

Kingston University welcomes students from more than 140 countries. Their fresh ideas and range of life experiences enrich the learning environment on campus.
Well known for its enterprise education expertise, the university has strong industry links with many global brands.
Significant investment in the campus, learning spaces and Future Skills curriculum has enhanced students' learning experience and career prospects.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    66th out of 117 8

  • Entry standards

    / Max 223
    121 54%

    77th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    70.0 70%

    95th

    21
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.09 77%

    43rd

    25

Is this page useful?

Yes No

Sorry about that...

HOW CAN WE IMPROVE IT?

SUBMIT

Thanks for your feedback!