Game Design

217 Master's degrees in Game Design

University of Chichester4,2(13)

Chichester, United Kingdom

Composition for Film, TV and Games

This Composition for Film, TV and Games degree at the University of Chichester gives you professional training in writing and producing commercially-viable music for the media industries. The course is 12 months full time and starts in September.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$22,411/yr

Anglia Ruskin University4,0(113)

Cambridge, United Kingdom Top 5% in Worldwide

Computer Games Development (Computing)

The Computer Games Development (Computing) course at Anglia Ruskin University will help you to take your computer game development skills to the next level. Study, plan, produce and test games in our specialist studios. Working alongside students from our Computer Games Development Art course, you’ll gain experience in multi-disciplinary working and create an advanced portfolio.

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

1 year$26,390/yr

Mahidol University4,1(28)

Bangkok, Thailand Top 3% in Worldwide

Game Technology and Gamification

The Game Technology and Gamification program of Mahidol University has a modern and comprehensive curriculum covering the latest technologies such as virtual reality, game consoles, and mobile platforms.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

1 year$4,889/yr

Technical University of Munich4,0(200)

Garching bei München, Germany Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Informatics - Games Engineering

The master’s program in Informatics - Games Engineering at Technical University of Munich expands upon your existing knowledge and allows individual specialization.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

2 years$14,032/yr

Aalto University3,9(284)

Helsinki, Finland Top 2% in Worldwide

Computer, Communication and Information Sciences - Game Design and Production

Computer, Communication and Information Sciences - Game Design and Production from Aalto University is a multidisciplinary major that tightly integrates students from different backgrounds. Students of the programme get to create and analyze games, experiment with new technologies and design approaches, and meet brilliant people with whom to build the future.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

2 years$19,878/yr

The University for the Creative Arts4,2(86)

Farnham, United Kingdom

Games Arts

The University for the Creative Arts offers an immersive Games Arts MA programme, where students can deeply explore the world of digital game art, storytelling, and interactive media.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$23,683/yr

Bahçeşehir University (BAU)4,0(173)

Istanbul, Turkey Top 6% in Worldwide

Game Design (Thesis)

The Game Design (Thesis) programme from Bahçeşehir University (BAU) is designed for individuals looking to delve into the world of game development, combining creativity with technical skills.

Master Full-time On-campus

2 years$14,000/yr

Uppsala University4,2(123)

Visby, Sweden Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Game Design

The Master Programme in Game Design at Uppsala University provides you with the knowledge and skills required for advanced work in the game industry as well preparing you for continuing an academic career in the area of game design. As a game designer you learn the methods and skills that you need to master to achieve desired outcomes.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$12,914/yr

University College Cork4,3(169)

Cork, Ireland Top 2% in Worldwide

Interactive Media

The Interactive Media course at University College Cork is a conversion course; it is an intensive taught course focusing on the practical and technical aspects of interactive media.

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

1 year$32,741/yr

UWE Bristol (University of the West of England)4,5(104)

Bristol, United Kingdom Top 4% in Worldwide

Animation

On the Animation MA programme from UWE Bristol (University of the West of England) you’ll have the chance to tailor your animation projects to fit your own career aspirations.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$21,992/yr

University of Technology Sydney (UTS)4,3(37)

Sydney, Australia Top 1% in Worldwide

Animation and Visualisation

The Animation and Visualisation programme from University of Technology Sydney (UTS) has been developed in partnership with the industry-leading digital animation studio Netflix Animation Studios (formerly Animal Logic) and is offered through the UTS Animal Logic Academy.

Postgraduate Certificate Full-time On-campus

4 months$15,652/full

Uppsala University4,2(123)

Visby, Sweden Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Game Design

Do you want to develop a deeper understanding of games as expressive media? Would you like to study the social and cultural effects of games? This Game Design degree from Uppsala University prepares you to become a critical and informed voice in the field of games.

Master Full-time On-campus

2 years$12,914/yr

DigiPen Institute of Technology4,0(1)

Redmond, United States

Digital Arts

The MFA in Digital Arts program at the DigiPen Institute of Technology allows you to make the jump from traditional to digital media and equip yourself with the 2D and 3D art skills most relevant to today’s careers in games, animation, and other visual media production environments.

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

2 years$35,910/yr

Manchester Metropolitan University4,4(155)

Manchester, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide

Games Art

As a Games Art student at Manchester Metropolitan University you will be part of the School of Digital Arts and will be based within a brand new purpose-built building, equipped with the latest emerging technologies to enable you to develop industry-standard skills for creating and researching content across the latest digital platforms.

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

1 year$29,773/yr

University at Albany3,9(10)

Albany, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Strategic Game Design and Applied Development

Expand your expertise or start a new career in the fast-growing, high-demand gaming industry by earning a Master of Science in Strategic Game Design and Applied Development (MS-SGDAD) at University at Albany.

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

1 year$56,626/yr

American University Washington DC3,9(164)

Washington, D. C., United States Top 4% in Worldwide

Game Design

As the only program of its kind in the United States, the Game Design program at American University Washington DC drives students to stretch their capacities as designers, developers, consumers, and game administrators and apply that to their unique field of interest.

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

2 years$37,440/yr

University of Klagenfurt4,8(142)

Klagenfurt am Wörthersee, Austria Top 6% in Worldwide

Game Studies and Engineering

Apart from enjoying games yourself, are you interested in how games are developed and constructed from a technical point of view? Do you also want to know what purposes they serve, what ethical and narrative principles they correspond to? Then the Master's programme in Game Studies and Engineering from University of Klagenfurt is your perfect choice!

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

2 years$1,700/yr

Escape Studios4,2(6)

London, United Kingdom

Programming for Games and VFX

If you love games, films and animation, have a passion for coding, finding creative solutions and being part of a team, then Programming for Games and VFX course at Escape Studios is for you.

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

1 year$27,060/yr

University of Lethbridge3,7(33)

Lethbridge, Canada Top 9% in Worldwide

New Media

The New Media programme at the University of Lethbridge is a full-time Master of Arts degree delivered in person over 24 months. This research-focused course combines advanced coursework with a comprehensive thesis, allowing students to explore digital culture and creative technologies at the Lethbridge campus.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$7,668/yr

Brunel University of London4,0(143)

London, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

Digital Games Theory and Design

The games design industry, in the UK and worldwide, is growing and there is a demand for skilled and well-educated professionals to take gaming to its next level. The Digital Games Theory and Design degree course delivered by the Brunel University of London will give you a comprehensive understanding of digital games and the techniques and principles used in their design.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$30,206/yr