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Kingston University LondonThe award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
MA | Full-time | 1 - 2 year | September, January | 11400 | 17600 |
MA | Part-time | 2 years | September, January | 6270 | 9680 |
Studying this design-focused masters in Game Development will prepare you for a range of exciting opportunities in the industry. Recent graduates have progressed to roles like designer, programmer, software engineer and more.
Working both independently and as part of a team, you’ll create and develop computer games in cutting edge facilities. You’ll deliver products on time using industry-standard production management tools and techniques that stimulate a collaborative professional environment.
When you graduate, you’ll have the professional presence, portfolio and range of skills you need to stand out in today’s fast-paced digital media job market.
Our PlayStation First partnership with Sony Interactive Entertainment will give you the chance to develop games for the PlayStation 5.
Kingston University is an active member of The Independent Game Developers' Association (TIGA), so we’ve developed this programme in close consultation with industry.
Our insight hub, known as inKUbator, will give you opportunities to learn directly from the industry. Previous speakers have included Sony, Splash Damage, Aardvark Swift, Interactive Selection, CryTek and Unity.
2025/26
Fee categoryFee Home (UK students) Full Time £11,400 Part Time £6,270 International Full Time £17,600 Part Time £9,680The typical offer for this course is a 2:2 or above honours degree in humanities, art and design, multimedia, media production. We also accept equivalent qualifications.
You’ll also need to demonstrate a solid understanding of digital media. You could do this through your qualifications, or through a portfolio.
If you don’t have a first degree but do have five years’ professional experience and a strong portfolio of work, we’ll consider your application individually. You’ll need to show strong motivation to work at this level and complete the course.
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