Illustrative photoMA Games Development
University of Greater Manchester · Bolton (Greater Manchester), United Kingdom
This Master programme in Games Development equips students with advanced skills in game design, programming, artificial intelligence, 3D graphics, and interactive storytelling. Students work on industry-standard tools and collaborative studio projects. Graduates are prepared for roles as game designers, developers, technical artists, and studio managers in the global games industry.
Key facts
- £17,500/year
- £17,500/year
- 1 year
- 90
- English
- On Campus
- January / September
Admission requirements
Typically UK 2:1 honours degree in a relevant subject (e.g. computing, engineering) or 2:2 considered case-by-case with relevant experience; business courses and LLM typically accept 2:2 in any/relevant subject; MBA requires 2:2 in any subject (or equivalent professional qualification) plus at least
Required documents
Online application form (via course page 'How to Apply'); Certificates of entry qualifications (upload, PDF/JPEG, max 10MB); Full employment history; Personal statement (typed into form or uploaded; Word allowed); Two referee email contacts - at least one academic (MBA: reference from current employ
Programme overview
- MA
- 1 year
- 90
- English
- On Campus
- Full-time
- United Kingdom
Official university
What will it actually cost?
| EU & Non-EU | Tuition | Living | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| EU & Non-EU | £17,500 | — | needs the fee |
Helpful resources
- Full admission requirements, deadlines, and scholarships are always most accurate on the official programme page.
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