MA Computer Games: Art & Design

Goldsmiths, University of London

This MA is tailored for people who want to start a career in the game industry. One of the only programmes in the UK taught by actual game developers, it will teach you game design, art and animation, and game programming, and has a strong focus on entrepreneurship and business.Learn to design and develop games using state-of-the-art tools and game engines from actual game developers and industry veterans.Focus on which skills you want to learn, through a selection of option modules you can choose from.Access state of the art game labs and facilities.Get your first internship in the game industry (or work on a research project instead).Take part in the many events and game jams we organise every year, and be part of the creative and diverse environment that surrounds Goldsmiths.This is also one of the only programmes taught by actual game developers, designers, and artists with years of experience in the game industry.Internship and Research Pathways:There are two pathways available to all students in the MA Computer Games - Internship or Research. The pathway must be chosen at the moment of your enrolment, but might be changed on a case-by-case basis.InternshipStudents on the Internship pathway are required to take part in an industry placement during the Summer Term. This is the perfect option if you want to use this opportunity to kickstart your career in the game industry. We have a strong network of games companies and studios and have a succeeded in placing a large number of students, many of which have gone on to permanent jobs in the organisation. In additional to paid commercial placement, we offer the option of projects that are sponsored and co-supervised by non-profit organisations or other academic departments or institutions.ResearchStudents on the Research pathway will work on a final project instead. This is recommended if you want to pursue an academic career, or if you want to deepen your knowledge in a specific area.