Computer Games Design Staffordshire University

Overview

The MSc Computer Games Design at Staffordshire University provides an advanced platform for aspiring creators to refine their technical expertise and theoretical understanding of modern video games. This programme is designed to help students make a significant impact in the industry by developing a high-quality portfolio that showcases their specialised skills in game creation and system design.

Why Computer Games Design at Staffordshire University?

Recognised as the Best Educational Institution at the TIGA Games Industry Awards for two consecutive years, students can access, during this program, world-class facilities, including a high-tech Vicon Motion Capture Studio and a specialist Games Centre with hundreds of industry-standard PCs.

Instruction from leading academic experts and professional practitioners with extensive experience in the global gaming sector is available to students together with strong industry links providing opportunities for guest lectures from professional games designers and networking. Students can use industry-standard software such as the Unreal and Unity engines, alongside the Autodesk Creative Suite.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: GBP 16750 per year
• National fee: GBP 10609 per year

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

Modules may include:

• Game Design And Research
• Prototyping
• Game Feel And Polish
• Game Master Project
• Gameplay System Design
• Professional Practice And Entrepreneurship
• Project Management And Research Methods

Careers with Computer Games Design

Graduates from this programme are in high demand across the global entertainment sector, with alumni securing roles at major studios such as Ubisoft and Rockstar North. The curriculum prepares students for specialised career paths in quest design, gameplay mechanics, and systems architecture. Common graduate destinations include:

• Game Designer
• Level Designer
• Mission Scripter
• Game Tester
• Producer
• User Interface Artist
• Games Academic or Researcher

Furthermore, the focus on advanced research methods ensures that successful graduates are ideally positioned to pursue further academic study at PhD level.