Games Design MA
Middlesex University
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MA Games Design focuses on market insight-driven development and ethical worldbuilding, preparing you to design persuasive, playable prototypes. You’ll explore theories of play and interaction, develop agile workflows from concept to XR, and collaborate on multidisciplinary projects. Core modules emphasise storytelling, creative AI, and professional practice, supported by dedicated work experience opportunities.Develop advanced skills in market-driven game design, user experience, narrative ...Read more

MA Games Design focuses on market insight-driven development and ethical worldbuilding, preparing you to design persuasive, playable prototypes. You’ll explore theories of play and interaction, develop agile workflows from concept to XR, and collaborate on multidisciplinary projects. Core modules emphasise storytelling, creative AI, and professional practice, supported by dedicated work experience opportunities.Develop advanced skills in market-driven game design, user experience, narrative design and project management.Learn in London, a global hub for creative technology and game innovation.Explore how AI and data analytics are transforming gameplay, storytelling and player experience.Collaborate across disciplines and gain hands-on experience through industry briefs and placements.Build a professional game prototype ready for pitching to studios or investors.Benefit from Middlesex’s commitment to ethical, sustainable and inclusive games design practice.Join an interdisciplinary community of digital creatives studying together in our state-of-the-art facilities at MDX Studios. Facilities include games labs with high-end hardware for high graphic processing (NVIDIA) and a wealth of industry software including Unreal Engine. Our Motion Capture studio utilises a range of sophisticated technology to enable the creation of industry-level VFX and VP. The Kit Hub has a vast collection of high-end creative tech to support student projects including professional cameras, sound recording kit and VR headsets. With strong relationships with industry partners, Kit Hub is vital resource for our creative community to keep up to date with the latest tech.Connect with the creative industries and the local community through our partners at Screen London.

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110th
CUG Ranking
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113th
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Wenriccs
01 Feb 26

One of the best parts of my university experience has been the supportive and diverse community. As an international student studying 3D Animation for Games and Film, I’ve felt..Read more

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Sinan
01 Nov 23

People are all good but the location for after school activities aren't..Read more

Entry requirements

We normally require a 2:2 degree or above, or equivalent qualification, in a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.

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£13,700 per year

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£20,100 per year

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£20,100 per year

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Wenriccs
01 Feb 26
3D Animation for Games and Film - BA (Hons)
One of the best parts of my university experience has been the supportive and diverse community. As an international student studying 3D Animation for Games and Film, I’ve felt...
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Sinan
01 Nov 23
People are all good but the location for after school activities aren't...
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Middlesex University
Middlesex University , London

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Middlesex University
The Burroughs London Greater London NW4 4BT United Kingdom
Nearest tube station: Hendon Central  0.2 miles away Nearest train station: Hendon  0.5 miles away
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