MA Games Development in Bolton United Kingdom | University of Greater Manchester

University of Greater Manchester | Bolton United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP 15,950
(c. USD21,257.84)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months

The gaming industry demands true professionals who possess both technical mastery and creative vision, coupled with business acumen and marketing skills. At the University of Bolton, our MA in Games Development empowers you to enhance your abilities across these domains, providing hands-on development experience and ensuring you graduate with at least one published game credit.

Centered around collaborative development projects, this program immerses you in indie-style team environments where you'll collaborate with peers. Our seasoned gaming experts will mentor you through every stage – from planning and design to development and publication.

We'll build upon your existing game development knowledge, equipping you with sophisticated tools and methodologies to craft engaging, innovative gaming experiences.

Beyond core game development skills, we provide essential business training for the creative industries, covering areas like business strategy, client relations, project proposals, brief responses, IP licensing, and marketing strategies. Our faculty offers valuable guidance while refining your project management capabilities and other versatile skills, preparing you to advance your career in this dynamic field.


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Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.0

Qualification Requirements

You should have a Second Class UK Honours degree (2:2) or above, or an equivalent qualification, in an appropriate games-focused subject area that included significant game creation content. If English isn’t your first language you’ll also need IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band (or equivalent). TOEFL iBT Including Special Home Edition Overall score of 80 with the following component scores: Reading – 18, Writing – 17, Listening – 17, Speaking - 20.

Tuition GBP 15,950

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