Overview

These tools can be used for a variety of projects, from games development and architecture visualisation to virtual production and education. The content of the programme has been shaped through consultation with industry partners to ensure the material is relevant and enhances the employability of graduates from this program.

The course materials will be delivered face to face on campus. The modules are built around industry standard software platforms which students can access remotely, if needed. Online learning materials provide an overall framework for students to work through with weekly in person workshops and tutorials supporting the learning of each student. These will be streamed live and recorded for the benefit of students that cannot attend in person. Students will complete modules centered on research methods so that they can make informed choices on how to develop innovative projects implementing games technologies. No prior experience in games technologies is required to succeed on this course. Students will have the opportunity to create a substantial project which could be used as a basis for submission to games platforms for publication.

Career

This Creative Games Technologies programme from Queen's University Belfast will equip you with the knowledge and skills required for a successful career using games technologies.Graduates will be eligible for roles in a variety of industries, including games development, film/TV, immersive experiences/Metaverse, advanced manufacturing, and architecture & engineering. Graduates would also have the opportunity to continue their studies and progress into research roles in this area.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Applied Games Technologies

Creative Computing in Art, Design and Technologies

Design Studio

Design Thinking & Research Methods

3D in Games

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-15 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Belfast, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Information Technology (IT) Game Design View 137 other Masters in Information Technology (IT) in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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General requirements

Normally a 2.2 Honours degree or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University in any discipline. Applicants with qualifications below a 2.2 Honours degree standard may be considered if they can demonstrate appropriate experience.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

21500 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

7300 GBP / year

≈ 7300 GBP / year

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Northern Ireland (NI) 1 - £7,300

Republic of Ireland (ROI) 2 - £7,300

England, Scotland or Wales (GB) 1 - £9,250

EU Other 3 - £21,500

International - £21,500

Living costs

Belfast

United Kingdom

561 - 887 GBP / month

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Funding

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