61 Game Design Masters Degree Programs

ISART’s Video Game Producer/Manager course prepares students to become managers in the creative industries, particularly in the video game world. In one year, students discover the video game industry, its professions and its challenges. They acquire the managerial and methodological skills needed to support a development team in the production of a video game and coordinate the various parties involved.

BSBI, in partnership with the University for the Creative Arts (UCA), offers the MA Game Design programme, an 18-month interdisciplinary course designed to elevate students’ skills and knowledge in the evolving interactive entertainment field. This dynamic and immersive master's programme aims to develop expertise in game design and drive innovation, preparing students for the growing demands in the digital games industry.

As the only program of its kind in the United States, the Master of Arts in Game Design drives students to stretch their capacities as designers, developers, consumers, and game administrators and apply that to their unique fields of interest. Students bring to the program their own experiences—whether in politics, science, art, history, marketing, or international studies—and can choose from multidisciplinary courses across our schools of communication, business, and arts.

Harness the transformative power of play. Kingston University’s MA in Game Development will give you the design skills and knowledge needed to create masterpieces and thrive in the professional world. Studying this design-focused masters in Game Development will prepare you for a range of exciting opportunities in the industry.

Explore the simulation, edutainment, or visualization landscape as you enhance your game design and development skills to create truly innovative games.

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.

Games are everywhere, and almost everybody plays. The society increasingly needs experts who understand games and game cultures. The game industry is seeking new skill sets, and game technologies are being applied in expanding areas. The Master's Degree Programme in Game Studies blends traditional humanities education with digital game development, team projects, and industry networking.

Become a professional Game Designer with an international master’s degree that prepares you to lead projects in the digital entertainment industry, with USA–Spain certification and training in Unreal Engine and Unity.

The MA in Game Development program allows students to further their careers by synthesizing traditional art and design fundamentals with today’s groundbreaking technologies. Students prepare their career skill-set through hands-on prototyping of game mechanics and art creation, followed by creating a final project industry-quality portfolio.

The MFA Game Development program allows students to further their careers by synthesizing traditional art and design fundamentals with today’s groundbreaking technologies. Students level up their skills through hands-on prototyping of game mechanics and art creation, followed by creating a thesis project and an industry-quality portfolio.

The mission of the university studies program Game Art (Digital Game Art) is creation, applied research, and education. Throughout the two years, you will learn about video game history, artistic trends, and their contemporary developments and you will have the chance to reproduce 3D objects using 3D printing technologies.

Master's Programme in Game Studies provides an in-depth view of the fundamental character of games and play. Expanding from entertainment to other areas of life, games have grown into a form of culture and human interaction that is a crucial part of our social life and current media landscape. The program is particularly targeted at training experts on games and play. We approach games and play from the interconnected perspectives of games, game players, the production of games, and games in cultures.

As the gaming industry evolves at breakneck speed, powered by artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, a new breed of professional has emerged as essential: the tech-artist. There is a strong demand for professionals that can transcend art/technology boundaries and enable efficient communication and collaboration: Programmers with art and design thinking competence and skills, artists with programming knowledge and abilities.

The two master’s programmes in Game Development (Serious Games & Player Experience) provide both theoretical and practical knowledge of the field, while also offering in-depth study in a specific area of specialisation. As a student, you will become part of the creative ecosystem Sweden Game Arena – a valuable asset that gives you a strong foundation for a future career in the international games industry.

Hone your technical skills to build incredible gaming experiences. Kingston University’s MSc in Game Development will give you the programming skills and knowledge needed to create masterpieces and thrive in the professional world. Recent graduates have progressed to roles like programmer, developer software engineer and more.