Games Design
University of Central LancashireGames 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:
Duration: 1 Year
Qualification: MA
Location: Preston
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
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Preston
- Scheme
- Postgraduate
- Subjects
- Computer games and animation
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ