Games Design

Ulster University

Postgraduate MA Full-time 1 Year

Games Design MA is a postgraduate degree at Ulster University, based in Belfast, taught full-time over 1 year. 87% of final-year students rated the course positively in the National Student Survey.

Student Satisfaction

87.2%

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About this course

MA Games Design is perfect for those passionate about the design and development of games. A highly creative and practical course you will be encouraged to develop innovative ideas to produce games across a range of platforms – both traditional and emerging.

Focusing on areas such as gameplay scripting, narrative techniques, level design and emerging technologies you will be taught key skills enabling you to create highly polished games using core game design principles and industry practices.

Taught by talented industry professionals who have worked on titles released on PC, Xbox and PlayStation, Ulster University is one of the top places to explore this constantly evolving and cutting edge subject.

Whether you are interested in contemporary technologies such as virtual, augmented or mixed reality devices or more traditional gaming platforms you will be supported by highly experienced tutors and the latest technologies and facilities helping you to explore new possibilities.

Will you be the creator of the next big thing in gaming?

Study Options

This course is available in 2 study options:

Part-time

Duration: 2 Years

Qualification: MA

Location: Belfast

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 1 Year

Qualification: MA

Location: Belfast

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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
Belfast
Scheme
Postgraduate