Overview

Game Development (Design) course at Kingston University provides an outstanding student experience and supporting its students to achieve successful degree outcomes has been recognised with a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF).

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The University has not only received an overall rating of Gold – a significant rise from its previous Bronze status – but has also secured a Gold award in the framework's two new student experience and student outcomes categories.
The Game Development (Design) course at Kingston University has been developed in consultation with our industry panel, and we are an educational partner of Sony Interactive Entertainment through PlayStation First. We are also an active member of TIGA, the games industry's representative body.
Students will have access to first-class technical facilities such as our Games Lab, with state-of-the-art computers, moving image studios, 3D workshops and other specialist resources. These include a number of Sony PlayStation 4 developer kits. In addition other software is available including Unity Pro, Unreal and Maya. Students also have access to our new Centre for Virtual and Augmented Reality (CAVE).
You will be well suited for roles such as games designer, games programmer, indy developer, AI programmer, software engineer and user experience.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Digital Studio Practice

Connected Games Development

Game Design

Character Animation for Film and Games

User Experience Design (Content)

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-16 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-01-06 00:00:00

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We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, applications will close when the course is full .

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Game Design View 92 other Masters in Game Design in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A 2:2 or above honours degree in humanities, art and design, multimedia, media production or the academic equivalent.

All applicants must be able to demonstrate, either through qualifications or portfolio of works a solid understanding of digital media.

Exceptionally applicants may have no first degree but more than five years working in the field and/or a portfolio of works. In this case, there must be strong evidence that the applicant has the motivation to complete the course and the ability to work at this level. Experience in digital media or the games industry is particularly valuable.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

17600 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 17600 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

11400 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11400 GBP per year during 12 months.

UK students tuition fees:

MSc part time £6,270

International students tuition fees:

MSc part time £9,680

Living costs for London

1137 - 2157 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Living costs for London

Funding

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