Overview
MA Games Design at Ulster University is perfect for those passionate about the design and development of games. A highly creative and practical course you will be encouraged to develop innovative ideas to produce games across a range of platforms – both traditional and emerging.
Career options
This programme is designed to prepare students for a career in a range of game development related fields such as game design, level design, app development and game testing. Postgraduate opportunities are also available for students who wish to pursue a career in research.
Programme Structure
Courses included:
Level and Narrative Development
Game Design and Rapid Prototyping
Contemporary Game Technologies
Design Research and Development
Major Project
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Disciplines
Game Design View 90 other Masters in Game Design in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
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Student insurance
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- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
Applicants must hold a degree (with at least 2:2 Honours standard) or equivalent or demonstrate their ability to undertake the course through the accreditation of prior learning.
Applicants should normally hold a good honours degree in any Game Design, Game Development, Animation, Computer Science, Engineering, Design practice, Visual Arts or cognate subject from a University of the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland, from the Council of National Academic Awards, the Higher Education and Training Awards Council or from an institution of another country which is recognised as being of an equivalent standard
Applicants may be interviewed along with the presentation of a body of work that can take the form of, but is not limited to, a portfolio and/or showreel and proposal.
Applications are welcomed from diverse backgrounds.
Tuition Fee
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International
17810 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 17810 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
7000 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7000 GBP per year during 12 months.
- NI/ROI/GB Fees: from last year, to be confirmed for following year
Living costs for Belfast
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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