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MA - Master of Arts
University of Bolton
Full Time
SEP
1 year
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MA - Master of Arts
Bolton Campus
Full Time
SEP-26
1 Year
MA - Master of Arts
University of Bolton
Full Time
SEP
1 year
Select a an exam type
Games are big business, and the industry needs professionals who combine technical expertise, creative vision, and business acumen to succeed. The University of Greater Manchester’s aims to give you the in this fast-paced sector. With a focus on real-world game development, this course helps you master cutting-edge tools and techniques, build an impressive portfolio, and gives you the opportunity to graduate with at least one published game credit to your name. Whether you're working independently on your personal portfolio or choose to form an indie-style development team, you'll gain hands-on experience working across multiple output platforms for a range of target audiences. Our expert tutors – many with published game credits and industry experience – will support you in designing, developing, and publishing your work, while helping you gain valuable business and entrepreneurial skills, from pitching projects and negotiating contracts to understanding intellectual property and marketing strategies.
You should have an honours degree at 2:2 or above in a relevant games-focused subject with significant game-creation experience.
Students living in
Domestic
£8,496 per year
Students from Domestic
Home students starting this course in the first year will be required to pay a Home fee of £8,496 for the academic year 2024/25. The fee mentioned is for 2024-25 academic year and there may be a slight increase in the fee for 2025-26 entry.
£15,950 per year
Students from EU
Overseas students starting this course in the first year will be required to pay a Overseas fee of £15,950 for the academic year 2024/25. EU nationals who meet residency requirements (have settled or pre-settled status) may be eligible for 'Home' fee status. The fee mentioned is for 2024-25 academic year and there may be a slight increase in the fee for 2025-26 entry.
£15,950 per year
Students from International
Overseas students starting this course in the first year will be required to pay a Overseas fee of £15,950 for the academic year 2024/25. The fee mentioned is for 2024-25 academic year and there may be a slight increase in the fee for 2025-26 entry.
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