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Games Design at University of Central Lancashire - UCAS

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Course summary

Our MA Games Design course has been designed with industry in mind. It will give you the opportunity to specialise in an area of Games Design, even if your specialism is to be a one-person team and do it all!

  • This degree programme offers you a dynamic and friendly creative environment where you are encouraged and inspired to play, learn and think creatively. Games Design covers the conceptual, visual and digital development of games, and you will be given an industry perspective that will equip you to seek employment in the trade.
  • From the start of the course, you will be exploring and developing ideas and concepts relating to games and are actively encouraged to play, to question the nature of your specialism and express the ideas formulated through personal project work.
Why study with us
  • You will develop a portfolio that will give you the advantage in an ever-competitive sector or the ability to become independent developers.
  • The University is an official academic partner of the Unreal Engine team.
  • You can get involved in our annual cJAM employability event, where you’ll pitch your ideas to industry professionals who are offering work placement opportunities.

Modules

Please visit The University of Central Lancashire’s website for the latest information about our modules.

Entry requirements

Applicants should hold a 2:2 degree or equivalent professional experience or learning in a related field. Applications from all candidates will be considered on their merits in the light of the nature and scope of the programme. A detailed admissions procedure will be forwarded on application. IELTS: Score of 6.5 or above. A high level of achievement in undergraduate studies at a university elsewhere such as North America: Minimum overall GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale. All applicants are requested to submit digital supporting material and where possible will be invited to attend an interview with a portfolio of recent work.

Fees and funding

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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

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Games Design at University of Central Lancashire - UCAS