MA Computer Games: Art & Design
Goldsmiths, University of London
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This MA is tailored for people who want to start a career in the game industry. One of the only programmes in the UK taught by actual game developers, it will teach you game design, art & animation, and game programming, and has a strong focus on entrepreneurship and business.As a fast-growing 150-billion-dollar business, the game industry offers countless professional opportunities. The MA Computer Games: Art & Design is right for you if you want to make game development a sustainable career ...Read more

This MA is tailored for people who want to start a career in the game industry. One of the only programmes in the UK taught by actual game developers, it will teach you game design, art & animation, and game programming, and has a strong focus on entrepreneurship and business.

As a fast-growing 150-billion-dollar business, the game industry offers countless professional opportunities. The MA Computer Games: Art & Design is right for you if you want to make game development a sustainable career and to work in this creative and rewarding industry.

This is also one of the only programmes taught by actual game developers, designers, and artists with years of experience in the game industry.

Why Study MA Computer Games: Art & Design at Goldsmiths

  • Learn to design and develop games using state of the art tools and game engines from actual game developer and industry veterans
  • Focus on which skills you want to learn, through a selection of option modules you can choose from
  • Collaborate with colleagues from other courses, including the MSc Computer Games Programming and the MA Independent Games and Playable Experience Design
  • Build your portfolio through practical coursework
  • Access state of the art game labs and facilities
  • Get your first internship in the game industry (or work on a research project instead)
  • Take part in the many events and game jams we organise every year, and be part of the creative and diverse environment that surrounds Goldsmiths
  • Access the strong UK community of publishers and creators with innovative voices creating ground-breaking titles

Careers

Industry Placements & Career Paths

As part of the MA, students may choose to do an internship with a games-related company. Over the years we worked closely with industry leaders and game studios to offer industry placements.

Many internships result in permanent positions, and almost 100% of our graduates find work four to five months after finishing the programme. Some have gone on to work in major studios like EA, Ubisoft, Sony, Creative Assembly, Microsoft, Cinesite, Framestore, Splash Damage, Rebellion Studios, Mediatonic, Frontier, Supermassive and Roll7, as well as getting funded for start-ups such as Terrardhard.

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Libby
24 Feb 23

Goldsmiths has plenty to offer and lots going on so you’ll always find ways to enhance your study as well as feel supported by tutors and staff. I think though, a lot of what it..Read more

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Calin Clement
22 Feb 23

+ Great location near to the city and other amenities + Great amount of study space in and around the campus + Library is a good size with plenty of places to study + Lots going..Read more

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Entry requirements

You should have (or expect to be awarded) an undergraduate degree of at least second class standard in a relevant/related subject, such as Game Design/Development, Art, Design, 3D Modelling, Animation or Computer Science. You might also be considered for some programmes if you aren’t a graduate or your degree is in an unrelated field, but have relevant experience and can show that you have the ability to work at postgraduate level. In some instances, we may ask to see more of your work or to conduct a short interview.

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£12,520 per year

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£18,560 per year

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£18,560 per year

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Libby
24 Feb 23
MA Games and Playful Design
Goldsmiths has plenty to offer and lots going on so you’ll always find ways to enhance your study as well as feel supported by tutors and staff. I think though, a lot of what it...
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Calin Clement
22 Feb 23
MSc Computer Games Programming
+ Great location near to the city and other amenities + Great amount of study space in and around the campus + Library is a good size with plenty of places to study + Lots going...
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Goldsmiths, University of London
New Cross Lewisham SE14 6NW United Kingdom
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