MA - Computer Games Development (Art)

Anglia Ruskin University ARU Faculty of Arts, Humanities, Education and Social Sciences

Full time & Part time See Course MA 1 year full time, 2 years part time

FindAMasters summary

Are you ready to level up your creativity and become part of the exciting world of video game development? Join our MA in Computer Games Development (Art) at ARU and unleash your potential. With a perfect 100% satisfaction score, our course offers a vibrant community and state-of-the-art facilities at our Compass House Games Centre. Work alongside industry professionals and learn to design and publish successful games on various platforms. Whether you have a games-related degree or relevant professional experience, this programme is your gateway to a career in game design, UX, VFX, or project management. Don't miss out on this opportunity, apply now!

About the course

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.

Boost your career prospects. With TIGA accreditation, this course gives you a badge of excellence to show future employers.

You’ll have the chance to work alongside postgraduate students from our MSc Computer Games Development (Computing).

Entry Requirements

A good honours degree (or equivalent), normally in a related subject. Applicants with professional experience are also encouraged to apply.
If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.5 ( Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University.

Please see course website for further details.

Fees

£9,300 UK students starting 2024/25 (full-time, per year)
£18,600 International students starting 2024/25 (full-time, per year)

Where will I study?

Anglia Ruskin University ARU

At ARU we offer over 100 full-time and part-time postgraduate courses starting in September and January, along with degree apprenticeships and online study with our distance learning pathways.

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Scholarships

Our Alumni Scholarship is for students who have already completed an ARU degree course, and want to undertake further study – whether that’s a Masters degree or a research programme.

This scholarship is available to students starting a course in the 2019/20 academic year.

There are three levels of scholarship, ranging from £400 up to £2,000 in your first year of study.

Value
£2,000 if you’re applying for a postgraduate taught degrees, and achieved a 2:1 or above in your previous study
£1,000 if you’re applying for a postgraduate taught degree, and achieved below a 2:1 in your previous study
£400 if you’re applying for a postgraduate research degree
Duration
This scholarship is a fee discount. We'll deduct it from the tuition fees in your first year.

Value of Scholarship(s)

£2,000 for a pg taught degree with a 2:1 or above in your ug degree. £1,000 for a postgraduate taught degree with below 2:1 in your ug degree.

Eligibility

To be eligible for our Alumni Scholarship you must:

be starting a postgraduate taught or postgraduate research course at ARU. You can be studying full-time or part-time
be from the UK or EU. International students should refer to our International Alumni Scholarship
already hold a full undergraduate honours degree, Masters degree, Postgraduate Certificate or Postgraduate Diploma from ARU. We include our predecessor institutions in this, and there is no time limit on when you completed your previous studies.