Game Design

217 Master's degrees in Game Design

California Institute of the Arts CalArts4,5(11)

California, United States

Experimental Animation

In the MFA Experimental Animation Program at California Institute of the Arts CalArts, students are provided with a comprehensive foundational background and are encouraged to seek out poetic, lyrical, structural and other modes of experimentation with the materials and forms of the moving image.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

3 years$60,650/yr

Bucks New University3,9(26)

High Wycombe, United Kingdom

Advanced 3D Game Art

If you have an undergraduate degree, some industry experience or a genuine love for 3D Game Art, you could take your career to the next level, with this Advanced 3D Game Art course. Upon graduating Bucks New University you’ll have a high-standard showreel to help you join this ever-growing industry.

M.A. Full-time On-campus +2

1 year$22,092/yr

Nanyang Technological University4,2(136)

Singapore, Singapore Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Game Design, Art and Technology

The Game Design, Art and Technology programme from Nanyang Technological University offers a pioneering curriculum that merges artistic creativity with technological innovation to meet this critical industry demand.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

1 year$38,504/yr

The University for the Creative Arts4,2(86)

Farnham, United Kingdom

Concept Art and IP Development

This Concept Art and Intellectual Property IP Development degree from The University for the Creative Arts will give you the tools, knowledge, and industry experience to transform these artistic visions into lasting cultural touchstones.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$25,159/yr

University of Nevada, Las Vegas4,1(21)

Online Top 4% in Worldwide

Gaming Management

The Graduate Certificate in Gaming Management is a 15-credit program at University of Nevada, Las Vegas designed to bring hospitality executives together to learn the latest gaming management and leadership techniques in an executive format, via the Internet and other media.

Postgraduate Certificate Part-time Online

$26,658/yr

Northeastern University4,4(79)

Boston, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Game Design and Development

The Graduate Certificate in Game Design and Development at Northeastern University offers a practice-oriented approach to the art and science of game making.

Postgraduate Certificate Full-time +2 On-campus

½ year$23,440/full

University of California, Santa Cruz4,6(12)

Santa Cruz, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Games and Playable Media

Games and Playable Media from University of California, Santa Cruz focuses on preparing students for careers in professional game development.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

2 years$15,102/yr

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University4,0(25)

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR) Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Multimedia and Entertainment Technology

The Multimedia and Entertainment Technology programme at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University is for those who are keen to lead in the digital entertainment industry. It is designed to open creative possibilities in the minds of the students by exploring cross-disciplinary media applications and technologies.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

1 year$36,754/yr

University of Texas at Dallas4,4(7)

Richardson, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Game Development

The Master of Fine Arts in Game Development (MFA) at University of Texas at Dallas is a terminal degree for those who intend to engage in professional studio or design practice in the games industry, as well as those who wish to teach game-related courses at the college level.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$29,568/yr

Savannah College of Art and Design3,7(19)

Savannah, United States

Interactive design and game development

Bridge art and tech with interactive design and game development to transform digital media with Interactive design and game development at Savannah College of Art and Design.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus +2

2 years$42,120/yr

Staffordshire University4,3(35)

Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

Computer Games Design

Get a flying start in the games industry! As a game creator and designer, this master degree of Computer Games Design at Staffordshire University is an opportunity for you to enhance your skills and build a portfolio of work to make an impact in modern video game design.

M.Sc. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year, 1 month$22,730/yr

University of Bristol4,3(99)

Bristol, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Games Design (Narrative)

The Games Design (Narrative) course from University of Bristol graduates leave us with a career-ready portfolio that showcases their strengths in narrative design.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$39,760/yr

Escape Studios4,2(6)

London, United Kingdom

Game Art

The Game Art course at Escape Studios was created as a response to industry demand for new creative talent. Game studios are driving innovation and economic value throughout the UK, supporting over 73,000 jobs and contributing £6 billion annually (source Ukie).

M.A. Full-time On-campus +2

1 year$27,133/yr

Saint-Petersburg University4,2(63)

Saint Petersburg, Russia Top 3% in Worldwide

Game Theory and Operations Research

The Game Theory and Operations Research programme at Saint-Petersburg State University is designed for students with strong mathematical backgrounds wishing to deepen and broaden their knowledge while gaining applicable skills in high demand in the marketplace.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

2 years$4,734/yr

AAS College3,5(152)

Thessaloníki, Greece

Design - Games Art

Fundamental to the philosophy of the MA Design - Games Art course from AAS College is the provision of an opportunity for students to explore and realise their individual aspirations and potential, creating a framework for developing more fully as skilled and informed professional practitioners.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year, 1 month$4,101/yr

University of Malta4,0(160)

Msida, Malta Top 5% in Worldwide

Digital Games

The MSc in Digital Games at the University of Malta brings together students from many backgrounds to create innovative and exciting digital games.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

2 years$15,699/yr

Aalto University3,9(284)

Helsinki, Finland Top 2% in Worldwide

New Media - Game Design and Production

The New Media - Game Design and Production course at Aalto University is a multidisciplinary major that offers a unique mix of technical and artistic aspects of game development. The major produces visionary, out-of-the-box thinkers who have the ambition to push the boundaries in the world of game design.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$23,432/yr

University of Michigan4,1(84)

Ann Arbor, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Science in Information

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M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

2 years$60,634/yr

Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris4,8(4)

Tapah Road, Malaysia Top 6% in Worldwide

Game-Based Learning

The Game-Based Learning programme from Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris provides students with specialisation education in the various fields of game-based learning.

Master Full-time On-campus

2 years$2,799/yr

James Cook University4,0(42)

Singapore, Singapore Top 2% in Worldwide

Interactive Technologies and Games Design

Our Master of Interactive Technologies and Games Design offered by James Cook University program provides practical and relevant skills to allow graduates of different disciplines to move into the IT industry.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year, 4 months$42,106/yr