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MSc Games Design and Development*

Start Date: 7th September 2026

Length 1 year
Study Full-Time
Location Rye Hill Campus

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MSc Games Design and Development

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Are you looking to push your games design and development skills to the next level?

The MSc Games Design and Development programme will equip you with a comprehensive understanding of games related techniques and skills, allowing you to progress into a diverse range of careers, including working in the videogames industry, emerging and immersive technologies sector, animation and more.

You will develop expert level skills in a range of highly technical games related topics to ensure you are work-ready.

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Entry requirements

A minimum of 2:2 at Level 6 in a relevant area (computing, games design and development, animation etc.)

Further details on our entry requirements can be found here.

What will I learn?

Advanced Gameplay Systems and AI
Technical Art and Real-Time Visualisation
XR and Immersive Production
Games Entrepreneurship
Masters Capstone Project

How is the course taught?

Lectures
Seminars
Demonstrations
Self-directed study

How am I assessed?

Written assignments
Practical assessments
Case studies
Presentations
Production portfolios

Where can I progress?

Upon completion, students can progress into games or computing employment or continue their studies with a doctorate level (PhD) programme. This is a one-year course which will prepare you for the challenges and developments within the games industry.

Course costs and information

Tuition fees vary depending on the course and mode of study. Read more about tuition fees and financial support.

Fees for international students vary depending on the course. Find out more about international fees and payments.

It's important that you know what your tuition fee includes and what other costs you'll need to plan for. Read what your fee includes here.

Kieron West

FdA Games Technologies

"At Newcastle College University Centre, I've been able to use 3D modelling, animation, games design and programming technologies - where else offers all that with personally tailored guidance from industry-experienced tutors from the get-go? It's a real win-win!"

Murray Lambert

Programme Lead | Computing

"I enjoy delivering technical modules with a practical outcome. I get to use my experience working on industry projects to help students develop their skills in 3D modelling, texturing and animation. It's very rewarding to see students bring their own ideas to life, from a simple concept all the way to a character they can move around in a game."