138 Master's degrees in Game Design in Europe

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.

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 is offered at USTP – University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten.

Games Design (Narrative)
The Games Design (Narrative) course from University of Bristol graduates leave us with a career-ready portfolio that showcases their strengths in narrative design.

Independent Games and Playable Experience 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 Independent Games and Playable Experience Design - Pre-Master's Programme at OnCampus London from Goldsmiths, University of London.

Human Centred Artificial Intelligence for Games Development
Combining a blend of Games Development, AI and data science, this Human Centred Artificial Intelligence for Games Development conversion course from Bournemouth University prepares you for a range of careers.

Game Design
The Game Design programme from University of Liverpool builds on the popular Game Design BSc to equip students with the creative design skills that are in demand in this expanding industry.

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 Science for Games Programming
With the MSc Computer Science for Games Programming degree at The University of Hull you’ll get hands on with practical learning in our state-of-the-art computer labs. Our facilities are kitted out with latest industry-standard equipment, including high-performance workstations, gigabit networking, 3D printers, robots, a 3D-immersive cube, motion capture, AR, VR and MR.

3D Computer Animation
This industry-recognised 3D Computer Animation from Bournemouth University, accredited by ScreenSkills, prepares you for careers in animation across film, TV, games, and interactive media. Graduates work at top studios like Pixar, DreamWorks, and Sony, with some earning Oscars and BAFTAs.

Computer Games Technology
Are you ready to take your game development skills and knowledge of computers to the next level? The MSc Computer Games Technology degree course from University of Portsmouth is an important next step towards a rewarding career in one of the world's most exciting creative industries.

Immersive Design in Extended Realities
This exciting new MA Immersive Design in Extended Realities degree at University of Hull will ready you for a career using some of the world’s most exciting technologies.

Psychology in Game Design and Digital Innovation
The Psychology in Game Design and Digital Innovation programme from University of Surrey will put you at the forefront of an emerging field in the globally expanding gaming sector, exploring how psychological principles and research can be applied to game design.

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).

Digital and Creative Technologies
If you're ready to take your expertise in Digital and Creative Technologies into a postgraduate research degree, the University of Portsmouth is the perfect place to realise your ambitions.

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

Computer Animation
The Computer Animation course at Kingston University is your gateway to a career in exciting, fast-evolving new industries.

Wargaming and Resilience Planning
This Wargaming and Resilience Planning, MA course from Brunel University of London provides you an opportunity to gain practical experience of the design and analysis of wargames.

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.

UI/UX for Games and Interactive Media
The UI/UX for Games and Interactive Media degree Escape Studios has been created with our industry partners, including Creative Assembly to be a highly focused digital design course that encompasses not only technical and artistic approaches but the psychology of design and research.

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.