55 Master's degrees in Game Design in North America

Centennial College4,5(43)

Online

Game – Programming (Fast Track) (Online)

In the Game – Programming (Fast Track) (Online) course from Centennial College you'll gain a unique blend of skills that combines the core concepts of software engineering with specialized knowledge in game programming. Upon graduation, you'll receive an advanced diploma and have the know-how to launch a career in the game software industry.

Master Full-time Online

2 years$13,269/yr

Seneca Polytechnic4,2(86)

North York, Canada

Game Art and Animation

The Game Art and Animation program at Seneca Polytechnic is designed to turn talented artists into AAA game asset modellers. This unique program will have you creating and animating environments, characters and other assets within a 3D environment.

Postgraduate Certificate Full-time Blended

8 months$18,540/full

Fanshawe College4,5(23)

London, Canada

Game Development - Advanced Programming

The Game Development - Advanced Programming Postgrad.Cert from Fanshawe College will train you to do what game programmers on project technical teams do, including graphics effects, animation systems, artificial intelligence (AI), physical modeling, sound, and scripting systems.

Postgraduate Certificate Full-time On-campus

7 months$12,609/full

Northeastern University4,4(79)

Boston, United States +1 Top 2% in Worldwide

Game Science and Design

The Game Science and Design MSc programme from Northeastern University gives students a comprehensive understanding of how successful game products are created in a player-centric environment.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

2 years$35,003/yr

University of Michigan - Dearborn4,6(11)

Dearborn, United States

Game Design

The Game Design Postgrad.Cert programme from University of Michigan - Dearborn prioritize hands-on experience, giving you the chance to work directly on developing computer games and game development tools such as game engines. You’ll finish the certificate with a solid foundation in the practical implementation of game design along with comprehensive theoretical knowledge.

Postgraduate Certificate Full-time +2 On-campus +3

$31,440/yr

Northeastern University4,4(79)

Boston, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Game Design and Development

The Graduate Certificate in Game Design and Development at Northeastern University offers a practice-oriented approach to the art and science of game making.

Postgraduate Certificate Full-time +2 On-campus

½ year$23,440/full

Full Sail University4,4(16)

Winter Park, United States

Game Design

The Game Design programme offered at Full Sail University prepares you for a specialized role in the gaming industry by teaching the skills needed to contribute to multidisciplinary development teams.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

1 year$36,000/yr

Full Sail University4,4(16)

Online

Game Design (Online)

The Game Design programme offered at Full Sail University prepares you for a specialized role in the gaming industry by teaching the skills needed to contribute to multidisciplinary development teams.

M.Sc. Part-time Online

1 year$32,000/yr

University at Albany3,9(10)

Albany, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Strategic Game Design and Applied Development

Expand your expertise or start a new career in the fast-growing, high-demand gaming industry by earning a Master of Science in Strategic Game Design and Applied Development (MS-SGDAD) at University at Albany.

M.Sc. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$56,626/yr

Rochester Institute of Technology4,2(59)

Rochester, United States Top 4% in Worldwide

Game Design and Development

The Game Design and Development program of Rochester Institute of Technology from Rochester Institute of Technology explores the simulation, edutainment, or visualization landscape as you enhance your game design and development skills to create truly innovative games.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

1 year$61,762/yr

University of Southern California4,1(63)

Los Angeles, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Interactive Media

The Interactive Media Division offers the Interactive Media MFA program at University of Southern California as well as a number of courses in computer-based entertainment for non-majors. The fundamental philosophy of the division is coherent with that of the programs of the school, stressing creativity of expression, experimentation and excellence in execution.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

3 years$60,478/yr

West Virginia University4,4(8)

Online Top 4% in Worldwide

Game Design

The Master of Arts degree in Game Design, offered by the College of Creative Arts from West Virginia University, is for emerging game designers who would like to expand and build upon their conceptual, production, and project management skills, as well as to further their professional credentials.

M.A. Part-time Online

1 year$22,650/yr

DePaul University4,0(20)

Chicago, United States Top 9% in Worldwide

Game Programming

The Game Programming program at DePaul University is designed for those interested in game development programming at the highest level, including real time computing, computer graphics, and professional retooling for the game industry.

M.Sc. Full-time +2 On-campus +2

1 year$51,116/yr

Savannah College of Art and Design3,7(18)

Savannah, United States

Interactive design and game development

Bridge art and tech with interactive design and game development to transform digital media with Interactive design and game development at Savannah College of Art and Design.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus +2

2 years$42,120/yr

University of Southern California4,1(63)

Los Angeles, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Interactive Media (Games and Health)

The Interactive Media (Games and Health) program offered at University of Southern California has been training leaders in health management and policy for more than 35 years.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$60,478/yr

Pratt Institute4,5(4)

New York City, United States Top 9% in Worldwide

Digital Arts - 3-D Animation and Motion Arts

At Digital Arts - 3-D Animation and Motion Arts at Pratt Institute students create evocative narrative and non-narrative films and installations using 2-D and 3-D digital animation techniques, live action, and motion graphics.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$66,630/yr

Brock University4,3(58)

St. Catharines, Canada Top 6% in Worldwide

Game Studies

The Game Studies program at Brock University is an interdisciplinary and interfaculty program designed to provide students with a well-rounded, high-quality venue for studying and designing games in all their forms.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$9,777/yr

Worcester Polytechnic Institute4,8(5)

Worcester, United States Top 5% in Worldwide

Interactive Media and Game Development

Interactive Media and Game Development is offered by Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Are you ready to take your technical knowledge, artistic vision, and passion for gaming to the next level? WPI’s nationally ranked master’s in Interactive Media & Game Development (IMGD) will get you there.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

2 years$30,420/yr

Academy of Art University3,8(87)

San Francisco, United States

Animation and Visual Effects

The Animation and Visual Effects MA program at Academy of Art University provides students an opportunity to work in 2D Animation & Stop Motion, 3D Animation, 3D Modeling, or Visual Effects, while focusing on storytelling with an emphasis on exhibiting technical skills and eliciting emotional responses.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus +2

1 year$26,586/yr

Concordia University Montréal4,2(94)

Montréal, Canada Top 3% in Worldwide

English - Creative Writing

The English - Creative Writing programme at Concordia University Montréal is a two-year, thesis-based Master of Arts. Delivered full-time at the Sir George Williams Campus, this 45-credit course allows writers to develop their unique voice and creative vision within a vibrant, artistically-focused urban environment.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$11,302/yr