MSc Psychology in Game Design and Digital Innovation in Guildford United Kingdom | University of Surrey

Enroll in a program that positions you at the cutting edge of a growing discipline within the worldwide gaming industry, investigating how psychological theories and studies can enhance game development. Discover how technological advancements and digital transformation influence human actions and study the connection between psychology and our online interactions. Be taught by instructors engaged in vital psychological research, covering cognitive, developmental, and social psychology. Experience an interdisciplinary syllabus, with input from various faculties, departments, and research hubs at Surrey, such as our Centre for Vision, Speech and Signal Processing, Surrey Institute for People-Centred Artificial Intelligence, and Digital World Research Centre.

This program provides thorough instruction in psychological concepts addressing cognitive, emotional, social, and ethical dimensions of game creation and digital advancements. You'll acquire skills to craft gaming and digital interactions that are captivating, immersive, and advantageous.

You'll delve into subjects like motivation, emotion, focus, learning, and social conduct while mastering game design fundamentals such as gameplay mechanics, level creation, and storytelling, alongside ethical implications. You'll gain both theoretical and practical knowledge to perform psychological studies during different stages of game and digital innovation design. During the course, you'll also have chances to work on projects applying your acquired expertise to actual game development scenarios. These may involve creating your own games, performing user research, or evaluating player data.