MA Games Development
University of Greater Manchester
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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 youre working ...Read more

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.

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Lily
08 Oct 24

It's an absolutely amazing constitution to be apart of and study in. The facilities are high standard and they do not settle for less, and make sure you get your full use out of..Read more

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Jack
24 Feb 23

The university has a great environment and is incredibly friendly and improves my learning experience by alot. And the tutors provide all the help you could ask for in person and..Read more

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Entry requirements

You should have an honours degree at 2:2 or above in a relevant games-focused subject with significant game-creation experience.

Tuition fees

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£8,496 per year

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Students from Domestic

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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

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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

This information is updated by IDP Connect, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the 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. 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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University of Greater Manchester
Deane Road Bolton Greater Manchester BL3 5AB United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Bolton  0.2 miles away
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