Game Design

217 Master's degrees in Game Design

University of Leeds4,4(68)

Leeds, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

High-Performance Graphics and Games Engineering

By studying High-Performance Graphics and Games Engineering Msc from University of Leeds, you’ll be well placed to join one of the most performance-driven applications of computer science – the multi-billion pound global games industry.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

1 yearTuition not available

Worcester Polytechnic Institute4,8(5)

Worcester, United States Top 5% in Worldwide

Interactive Media and Game Development

The Interactive Media and Game Design program of Worcester Polytechnic Institute offers a terminal degree through WPI’s renowned Interactive Media and Game Development program where our academic approach, resources, and connections will refine your artistic practice and innovate using new creative technologies with WPI’s new MFA in IMGD.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$30,420/yr

California Institute of the Arts CalArts4,5(11)

California, United States

Experimental Animation

In the MFA Experimental Animation Program at California Institute of the Arts CalArts, students are provided with a comprehensive foundational background and are encouraged to seek out poetic, lyrical, structural and other modes of experimentation with the materials and forms of the moving image.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

3 years$60,650/yr

Bucks New University3,9(26)

High Wycombe, United Kingdom

Advanced 3D Game Art

If you have an undergraduate degree, some industry experience or a genuine love for 3D Game Art, you could take your career to the next level, with this Advanced 3D Game Art course. Upon graduating Bucks New University you’ll have a high-standard showreel to help you join this ever-growing industry.

M.A. Full-time On-campus +2

1 year$22,032/yr

Utrecht University4,1(126)

Utrecht, Netherlands Top 2% in Worldwide

Game and Media Technology

The industry therefore needs professionals who can apply these developments to new innovations and know how to implement them within an organization. The Master’s programme in Game and Media Technology at Utrecht University will train you to become such a professional.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

2 years$29,591/yr

University of Nevada, Las Vegas4,1(21)

Online Top 4% in Worldwide

Gaming Management

The Graduate Certificate in Gaming Management is a 15-credit program at University of Nevada, Las Vegas designed to bring hospitality executives together to learn the latest gaming management and leadership techniques in an executive format, via the Internet and other media.

Postgraduate Certificate Part-time Online

$26,658/yr

Northeastern University4,4(79)

Boston, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Game Design and Development

The Graduate Certificate in Game Design and Development at Northeastern University offers a practice-oriented approach to the art and science of game making.

Postgraduate Certificate Full-time +2 On-campus

½ year$23,440/full

Rochester Institute of Technology4,2(59)

Rochester, United States Top 4% in Worldwide

Game Design and Development

The Game Design and Development program of Rochester Institute of Technology from Rochester Institute of Technology explores the simulation, edutainment, or visualization landscape as you enhance your game design and development skills to create truly innovative games.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

1 year$61,762/yr

University of Texas at Dallas4,4(7)

Richardson, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Game Development

The Master of Fine Arts in Game Development (MFA) at University of Texas at Dallas is a terminal degree for those who intend to engage in professional studio or design practice in the games industry, as well as those who wish to teach game-related courses at the college level.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$29,568/yr

Savannah College of Art and Design3,7(19)

Savannah, United States

Interactive design and game development

Bridge art and tech with interactive design and game development to transform digital media with Interactive design and game development at Savannah College of Art and Design.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus +2

2 years$42,120/yr

Staffordshire University4,3(35)

Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

Computer Games Design

Get a flying start in the games industry! As a game creator and designer, this master degree of Computer Games Design at Staffordshire University is an opportunity for you to enhance your skills and build a portfolio of work to make an impact in modern video game design.

M.Sc. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year, 1 month$22,668/yr

Escape Studios4,2(6)

London, United Kingdom

Game Art

The Game Art course at Escape Studios was created as a response to industry demand for new creative talent. Game studios are driving innovation and economic value throughout the UK, supporting over 73,000 jobs and contributing £6 billion annually (source Ukie).

M.A. Full-time On-campus +2

1 year$27,060/yr

University of Bedfordshire4,2(80)

Luton, United Kingdom

Games Art

This hands-on, career-oriented course develops advanced knowledge and skills in digital art, animation and emerging technologies for games. It gives you both a strong technical foundation and practical experience of asset creation while building your understanding of new industries such as spatial computing (VR/AR/XR) and virtual production.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$22,871/yr

AAS College3,5(152)

Thessaloníki, Greece

Design - Games Art

Fundamental to the philosophy of the MA Design - Games Art course from AAS College is the provision of an opportunity for students to explore and realise their individual aspirations and potential, creating a framework for developing more fully as skilled and informed professional practitioners.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year, 1 month$4,093/yr

Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris4,8(4)

Tapah Road, Malaysia Top 6% in Worldwide

Game-Based Learning

The Game-Based Learning programme from Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris provides students with specialisation education in the various fields of game-based learning.

Master Full-time On-campus

2 years$2,805/yr

James Cook University4,0(42)

Singapore, Singapore Top 2% in Worldwide

Interactive Technologies and Games Design

Our Master of Interactive Technologies and Games Design offered by James Cook University program provides practical and relevant skills to allow graduates of different disciplines to move into the IT industry.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year, 4 months$41,890/yr

Charles University4,3(119)

Prague, Czech Republic Top 2% in Worldwide

Computer Science - Visual Computing and Game Development

Within the scope of Visual Computing, the Computer Science - Visual Computing and Game Development program from Charles University offers training in a wide range of visual sciences, including geometric modeling, rendering (image synthesis) as well as the basics of image analysis and computer vision.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

2 years$8,302/yr

University of Johannesburg4,1(219)

Johannesburg, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Design (Department of Multimedia)

The purpose of the MA in Design (Department of Multimedia) from University of Johannesburg is to educate and train researchers who can contribute to the development of knowledge at an advanced level.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 yearTuition not available

Tampere University4,2(46)

Tampere, Finland Top 2% in Worldwide

Game Studies

This Game Studies MSc programme from Tampere University is particularly targeted at training experts on games and play. We approach games and play from the interconnected perspectives of games, game players, production of games, and games in cultures.

Master Full-time On-campus

2 years$14,032/yr

University of Pennsylvania4,3(22)

Philadelphia, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Computer Graphics and Game Technology

The Computer Graphics and Game Technology program of University of Pennsylvania studies interactive entertainment and computer-animated visual effects and how they are now part of our mainstream culture.

Master Full-time On-campus

2 years$8,484/module