Overview

The Games Design programme offered by Middlesex University focuses on market insight-driven development and ethical worldbuilding, preparing you to design persuasive, playable prototypes. You’ll explore theories of play and interaction, develop agile workflows from concept to XR, and collaborate on multidisciplinary projects. Core modules emphasise storytelling, creative AI, and professional practice, supported by dedicated work experience opportunities.

Career Paths

Graduates of the MA Games Design will be ready to work as game designers, narrative designers, UX specialists, producers, and creative technologists across the games, XR, and digital entertainment industries. You’ll graduate with a professional-standard prototype, leadership experience, and a strong understanding of global market trends. Support from Careers and Futures ensures access to employability coaching, placements, and creative industry networks in London.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Level Design
Storytelling Worldbuilding
Business Skills Creative Practice
Programming
Emerging Interfaces UI Futures
Game Design

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-30 00:00:00

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More details

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

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4.5

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PTE Academic

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

4.5

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A 2:2 honours degree, or equivalent qualification, in an appropriate subject, or
A minimum of three years' relevant work experience and the ability to study at postgraduate level.
If you have relevant qualifications or work experience, they may be able to count this towards your entry requirements.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

20100 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

13700 GBP / year

≈ 13700 GBP / year

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

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

Funding

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Key information

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IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

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Campus Location

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Academic requirements

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IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

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Living costs

London

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