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MA Computer Games Development (Art)

MA Computer Games Development (Art)

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Full time | Cambridge Campus | 1 year | SEP-24

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

SEP-24

Key information
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Qualification type

MA - Master of Arts

Subject areas

Computer Games Design Art

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Introduction

Channel your creativity and develop the next generation of video games. Join a multi-skilled team and become part of a vibrant games and technology community. If you have a degree in an art and design or computer games-related subject, our arts-based course will allow you to specialise in games art at Masters level. Study in Cambridge, home to developers including Jagex, Frontier Developments and Ninja Theory, and access cutting-edge research materials through our partnership with the Global Science & Technology Forum.

Study Computer Games Development (Art) at ARU and you’ll be joining a course which scored 100% for overall satisfaction in the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey 2019. You’ll be based in the inspiring environment of our new Compass House Games Centre, where you’ll have the chance to work alongside postgraduate students from our MSc Computer Games Development (Computing). We’ll encourage you to work in design production teams, tackling creative and technical challenges with programmers and industry professionals. You’ll develop your design skills working on live briefs from companies such as Sony and Sumo Digital and learn how to create and publish successful games across a range of platforms. The East of England has 135 active games companies, while Cambridge accounts for nearly 20% of the UK computer games industry, so ARU is a great place to study and take on work placements to build connections with major games developers.

How you'll be assessed

You’ll show your progress through a combination of written and practical work, carried out individually and as part of a team.

Careers

Our MA Computer Games Development (Art) gives you the chance to specialise in the design and technical implementation of computer games, whether you already have a games-related degree, you’ve recently graduated with a degree in a related subject, or you work in another creative industry and are looking to move into this area. The skills you’ll learn are relevant to other forms of games – including board and educational games – allowing you to consider various career options in these areas too. You might also pursue roles in gamification, user experience (UX), visual effects (VFX) or project management.

While you’re studying here and after you graduate, you can access support through our dedicated Employability Service. You will gain Intermediate awards: PG Cert, PG Dip

Modules

In this module, you will plan and develop a games project that focuses on creating an innovative games experience. You will be encouraged to focus on engaging player experiences, not necessarily limited to traditional video game platforms. You will be challenged to develop projects with a target platform, audience and reward strategy in mind, and to reflect professional, legal and ethical issues in your game design. The projects you will undertake can either be a complete game development project, or an experimental prototype for the exploration of new ideas, which you can potentially continue in your Major Project.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£9,300

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£18,600

Entry requirements

Students need to have a good honours degree (or equivalent), normally in a related subject. Students with professional experience are also encouraged to apply.

University information

The Times Higher Education University of the Year (2023), Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) offers gold standard teaching (TEF, 2023) and expert tuition across its more than 100 flexible postgraduate degrees, making it a great option for students looking to deepen their academic and industrial knowledge of a subject. ARU’s campuses are located in three dynamic East Anglian cities: Cambridge, Chelmsford and Peterborough. Additionally, the...more

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