MA in Game Development - Design (including Professional Placement) in London United Kingdom | Kingston University London

Kingston University London | London United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP 16,900
(c. USD22,549.67)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months

This program emphasizes essential design techniques for game development careers. Students will build and refine digital games independently and collaboratively. State-of-the-art resources feature PlayStation 4 dev kits alongside professional tools like Unity Pro, Unreal Engine, and Maya. Our cutting-edge Virtual and Augmented Reality Center is also available for student use. Industry professionals frequently contribute through the games inKUbator initiative, with opportunities to join Game Jams and Hackathons. Graduates will emerge with professional portfolios, marketable skills, and strong industry readiness.

Developed with guidance from our industry advisory board, we maintain educational partnerships with Sony Interactive Entertainment via PlayStation First. Our institution holds active membership in TIGA, the official trade association for the UK games industry.
This curriculum leverages the university's top digital media knowledge and facilities, equipping students for careers in an industry where cross-disciplinary teams create groundbreaking digital media experiences.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

A 2:2 or above honours degree in humanities, art and design, multimedia, media production or the academic equivalent.
All applicants must be able to demonstrate, either through qualifications or portfolio of works a solid understanding of digital media.
Exceptionally, applicants may have no first degree but more than five years working in the field and/or a portfolio of works. In this case, there must be strong evidence that the applicant has the motivation to complete the course and the ability to work at this level. Experience in digital media or the games industry is particularly valuable.
For this course you must pass IELTS academic test in English with an overall score of 6.5, with no element below 6.0, or meet the scores listed on the alternative online tests. Please note that we do not accept Standard XII as proof of Academic English.
English language requirements at Kingston University
TOEFL iBT - 88 Overall grades -(R=22, L=21, S=23, W=22) Individual skills
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE) - 59 Overall grades-(R, L, S, W = 59) Individual skills

Tuition GBP 16,900

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