143 Master's degrees in Game Design in Europe

Games Design
The Games Design course from The University of Lancashire 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!

Digital Learning Games
Digital Learning Games is a programme that combines game design with educational sciences and psychology. Video games are more than entertainment: they also offer unique ways of tackling educational and societal issues. We welcome educators, designers, developers, artists, and everyone else interested in creating innovative games that can help make the world a better place.

Game Design
The Game Design study delivered by the University of Plymouth will take your skills to the next level and refine 3D modelling, 2D art and animation skills, level design and gameplay coding.

Digital Games Theory and Design
The games design industry, in the UK and worldwide, is growing and there is a demand for skilled and well-educated professionals to take gaming to its next level. The Digital Games Theory and Design degree course delivered by the Brunel University of London will give you a comprehensive understanding of digital games and the techniques and principles used in their design.

Joint Master in Applied XR - Gamified Reality Applications for Real-world Challenges and Experiences (GRACE)
This Joint Master in Applied XR - Gamified Reality Applications for Real-world Challenges and Experiences (GRACE) programme from USTP – University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten, Saxion University of Applied Sciences, and Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences features real-world projects guided by an international network of mentors, empowering you to turn innovation into impact.

Digital Games (by Research)
The Digital Games (by Research) programme from University of Malta is intended for students with experience in professional game development or academic research.

Game Design
The Game Design course from Escape Studios has been created with our industry partners to be a highly focused digital games course that encompasses not only theory but technical and artistic approaches. From core design practice through to game engines, user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) as well as narrative and development pipelines.

Programming for Games and VFX
If you love games, films and animation, have a passion for coding, finding creative solutions and being part of a team, then Programming for Games and VFX course at Escape Studios is for you.

Computer Game Engineering
A Computer Game Engineering programme from Newcastle University that transforms your passion for programming and games into industry-ready skills. Excel in game engine technologies, real-time graphics and simulation programming.

Games Art and Design
This MA Games Art and Design degree from University of Hertfordshire meets the needs of the games industry. The games industry has developed dramatically from the days of the solo practitioner to become a global market where large teams of artists work in unison to create content for the next generation of interactive game technologies.

E-gaming Innovation
This E-gaming Innovation course from GBSB Global Business School prepares you to develop products, platforms, and strategies that bridge the gap between creative vision and market performance.

3D Games Art
The 3D Games Art programme offered by Teesside University has a strong focus on preparing you for working in the industry through technical implementation of creative digital artwork for games. The course has been designed by current staff and industry professionals with a wide variety of professional experience in the games industry in the UK and internationally.

Computer Games - Art and Design - Pre-Master's Programme
This one-year (2-semester) programme offers successful students guaranteed progression to a postgraduate degree at a top UK university. Learn more at the Computer Games - Art and Design - Pre-Master's Programme at OnCampus London from Goldsmiths, University of London.

Game Art
The Game Art course at Escape Studios was created as a response to industry demand for new creative talent. Game studios are driving innovation and economic value throughout the UK, supporting over 73,000 jobs and contributing £6 billion annually (source Ukie).

Games Art and Design
This MA Games Art and Design degree from University of Hertfordshire meets the needs of the games industry. The games industry has developed dramatically from the days of the solo practitioner to become a global market where large teams of artists work in unison to create content for the next generation of interactive game technologies.
Animation Production
The Masters Animation Production course at University of Huddersfield provides an opportunity for you to hone your professional approaches to the discipline. In the creation of animation for different commercial and artistic platforms, the world of the animator occupies both physical and digital arenas and is increasingly seen as an innovative and dynamic communication tool of the future.

Animation and VFX
In the M.Sc. Animation and VFX from University of Dundee you will learn the creative and technical skills and the professional production pipelines that you need to work in the animation industry.

Creative Technologies
Use your creativity and the latest technology to build up your portfolio on this MSc Creative Technologies degree course from the University of Portsmouth.

Cinematic and Videogame Architecture
This Cinematic and Videogame Architecture programme at UCL offers students a unique opportunity to design innovative projects at the convergence of architecture, film and videogames.

Immersive Design in Extended Realities - Pre-Master’s Programme
The Immersive Design in Extended Realities - Pre-Master’s Programme at OnCampus Hull is a two semester programme, with guaranteed progression to the University of Hull. You will study your Master's programme at our Centre located at the heart of the University of Hull campus.