134 Master's in Game Design in Europe

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!

Wrexham University's Game Art programme delivers the expertise required to professionalise the production of artistic elements for highly polished game projects. 

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.

Learn to design and develop impressive audio that fully immerses players in the modern video game experience with this hands-on Sound and Music for Interactive Games course from Leeds Beckett University. 

On the Animation MA programme from UWE Bristol (University of the West of England) you’ll have the chance to tailor your animation projects to fit your own career aspirations.

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).

Hone your technical skills to build incredible gaming experiences. The Game Development (Programming) course from Kingston University will give you the programming skills and knowledge needed to create masterpieces and thrive in the professional world.

The Game Development course from University of Gloucestershire is more than a course – it’s an entry into a world where your game development aspirations become reality.

The Games Design programme, offered by Teesside University, covers both advanced theoretical and practical strands ensuring you are fully literate in areas such as complex gameplay design, project management, advanced mission design and gameplay implementation.

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.

The Computer Game Development programme offered by Wrexham University delivers the expertise required to professionalise the design and development of technical elements for highly polished game projects.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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. 

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.

Gain expertise in computer animation's technical aspects and collaborate with industry leaders, preparing for roles as Technical Directors, Artists, or R&D Engineers in animation and games. Master C++, Python, shader development, and effects creation. Computer Animation and Visual Effects is offered by Bournemouth University.

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.

The Game Design (Thesis) programme from Bahçeşehir University (BAU) is designed for individuals looking to delve into the world of game development, combining creativity with technical skills.