45 Master Programs in Game Design in Europe for 2024

Gain the skills to become a software engineer in game engine technologies, real-time graphics programming and simulation technologies with our Computer Game Engineering MSc. In collaboration with a number of high-profile industry leaders and computer game innovators, we have created an advanced master's in game development. This master's produces graduates with the potential to become future leaders in the global computer games industry.

The days when games were developed by just a few people are long gone. Today, the games market is an international market, with international developer studios and producers at the top of the pyramid. If you have gained expertise in games, art design, or computer science and want to combine this with business knowledge, acquiring the skills to become a successful producer, then the Master’s program in International Game Production (M.A.) is exactly what you are looking for.

The days when games were developed by just a few people are long gone. Today, the games market is an international market, with international developer studios and producers at the top of the pyramid. If you have gained expertise in games, art design, or computer science and want to combine this with business knowledge, acquiring the skills to become a successful producer, then the Master’s program in International Game Production (M.A.) is exactly what you are looking for.

The days when games were developed by just a few people are long gone. Today, the games market is an international market, with international developer studios and producers at the top of the pyramid. If you have gained expertise in games, art design, or computer science and want to combine this with business knowledge, acquiring the skills to become a successful producer, then the Master’s program in International Game Production (M.A.) is exactly what you are looking for.

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.

MA Design that focuses in Animation allows practitioners in animation to explore opportunities that cross established boundaries or develop in-depth aspects of practice beyond usual levels. This postgraduate course aims to develop the student's personal philosophies on design with a view to developing a personal area of specialism.

MA Games Design critically examines the concept of play in relation to the practice of games design. You will produce playable prototype gaming experiences and use games design as a means to test critical ideas from broader culture.

On this brave independent games programme focusing on game design, games find purchase in the creative arts to engage conversation, inspire personal expression and explore our world.

This course focuses on the design skills necessary for the field of game development. You will create and develop computer games both alone and as part of a team. Excellent facilities include Sony PlayStation 4 developer kits and software such as Unity Pro, Unreal and Maya. You will also have access to our new Centre for Virtual and Augmented Reality. There is regular input from industry practitioners, particularly through the games inKUbator, and the chance to participate in Game Jams and Hackathons.

The MComp Games Computing is a four-year degree program designed to enhance and extend the BSc (Hons) program with an additional year of Master's level study. It provides the opportunity to study a range of modules in more detail and to complete a substantive project in an area of specific personal interest.

Both for entertainment and for more serious purposes such as virtual reality training, computer games, gamification and games intelligences are increasingly important in today’s world. This is your opportunity to turn your passion into a career.

This MSc is tailored for people who want to work in the game industry. You will learn multi-platform game development and gain a solid foundation in programming to help you develop your own skills. The MSc has a strong focus on business and entrepreneurship, including the possibility to work with industry partners as part of your internship.

It’s an ideal route if you wish to expand and focus your existing programming skills on the development of computer games. Designed and maintained in close association with games companies, the MSc Computer Games Technology course will provide you with access to a range of state-of-the-art facilities.

MSc Games Development and Design is designed to build on students' existing computer programming skills, providing them with the knowledge and expertise to develop contemporary video games using a variety of advanced tools and platforms such as virtual reality.

In this course, you will receive comprehensive training on the psychological theories that cover cognitive, emotional, social and ethical aspects of game design and digital technology. You will learn how to develop gaming and digital experiences that are engaging, immersive, and beneficial.