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MA Game Design

University of Plymouth

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Course options

  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    Plymouth Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Take your skills to the next level with our Game Design programme. Refine 3D modelling, 2D art and animation skills, level design and gameplay coding. Games industry experts guide you through aspects of game design and development, game theory and industrial contexts. You learn relevant theory and contemporary practices in a friendly collaborative setting and have access to the latest hardware, including high-spec gaming PCs and virtual reality headsets. Specialise. You will have the ability to choose between a suite of elective modules, allowing customisation of your degree.Opportunity. This MA course provides the ability to follow a conversion programme path, suited for applicants without prior game design or development knowledge.State-of-the-art facilities. You will have access to state-of-the-art facilities, including a 35-seat, 360° immersive vision theatre, and technical support in areas such as Digital Fabrication and Immersive Media. Expert-led. You will be taught by nationally and internationally recognised academics and practitioners, active in their own areas of research, scholarship, and professional networks.Industry links. You'll be given opportunities to access facilities and support from partners such as Real Ideas, Team 3 and the Devonport Market Hall’s Full Dome.Network. Being part of the UK’s Southwest creative community, thus accessing local and regional networking opportunities aided by a planned schedule of visiting specialists, public events, and field trips.Future-focused. Employability prospects enabled through professional specialisms, as well as participation in School wide modules on situated practice and knowledge exchange.Flexible. You will be given the ability to choose a final format of research project, including standard text-based dissertations as well as a business/IP proposal.

Tuition fees

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£ 18,700per year

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University information

University of Plymouth

University of Plymouth

University of Plymouth

  • University League Table

    75th

  • Campus address

    Plymouth University, Drake Circus, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 8AA, United Kingdom

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To reward outstanding achievement and to help ease concerns you may have about funding your studies, the university offers several international scholarships.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Computer Science

    79th out of 117 26

    53rd out of 94 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 223
    130 58%

    52nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    85.0 85%

    46th

    3

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.67 67%

    112th

    80

  • Entry standards

    / Max 210
    126 60%

    61st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    59.0 59%

    46th

    6

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.00 75%

    65th

    13

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