Games Design

University of Central Lancashire

Postgraduate MA Full-time 1 Year Computer games and animation

Games Design MA is a postgraduate degree at University of Central Lancashire, based in Preston, taught full-time over 1 year.

About this course

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.

Study Options

This course is available in 2 study options:

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 1 Year

Qualification: MA

Location: Preston

Part-time

Duration: 2 Years

Qualification: MA

Location: Preston

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations. Click through for salaries, employment rates and other UK degrees that lead there:

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Course Details

Qualification
MA
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Year
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Preston
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Computer games and animation