Overview

Within this Game Science and Design MSc programme from Northeastern University , students have an opportunity to learn the design and technical skills needed to build a game and develop a deep understanding of playability and analytics that make products successful in an increasingly competitive marketplace.

As an emergent industry using diverse technology and collaborative practices, the game industry needs professionals with interdisciplinary skill sets who can meld knowledge about development with knowledge about evaluation methods and players’ behavior and psychology. This is a one-of-a-kind interdisciplinary program that prepares students to meet this need by weaving science and design together.

Career opportunities:

Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers

Special Effects Artists and Animators

Software Developers

Video Game Designers

Art Directors

Graphic Designers

Example Job Titles

Art Directors

Brand Designers

Video Managers

Creative Directors

Digital Creative Directors

Advertising Creative Directors

Associate Creative Directors

Brand Creative Directors

Creative Art Directors

Creative Design Directors

This program is visa-eligible at Northeastern University campuses in the United States and Canada.Disclaimer: Visa eligibility may vary by location and individual circumstances. Applicants are responsible for verifying the most up-to-date visa regulations with the relevant visa or immigration agency before applying.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Game Design and Analysis

Business Models in the Game Industry

Mixed Research Methods for Games

Player Experience

Game Artificial Intelligence

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International

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Priority deadline for scholarship consideration: February 1

Language

English

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Credits

34 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boston, United States
Oakland, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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General requirements

Application form
Application fee
Resumé
Personal statement
Transcripts from all institutions attended
The Foreign Credential Evaluation (FCE) is a required assessment of all transcripts and documents from non-U.S. accredited post-secondary education institutions. (Review the FCE requirements by country.)
Three letters of recommendation
TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo exam scores for international applicants
Portfolio
Official Graduate Record Exam (GRE) General Test scores (optional)

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

35003 USD / year

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Out-of-State

35003 USD / year

≈ 35003 USD / year
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In-State

35003 USD / year

≈ 35003 USD / year

Living costs

Boston

United States

1560 - 3239 USD / month

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