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MA Games Design
Farnham
INTAKE: Jan, May & Sept
Program Overview
The MA Games Design program at UCA is an esteemed and cutting-edge course designed to equip students with advanced skills in game design and interactive storytelling. This program is characterized by its fusion of creative excellence, technical proficiency, and a deep understanding of contemporary game design practices, ensuring that graduates are well-prepared to excel in the dynamic and rapidly evolving field of game development.
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Creative Excellence: The curriculum places a strong emphasis on creative excellence, encouraging students to explore innovative game concepts, mechanics, and immersive gameplay experiences.
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Game Development: Students engage in all aspects of game development, from conceptualization and design to prototyping, playtesting, and final production.
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Narrative Craftsmanship: The program focuses on narrative design, enabling students to create compelling stories and interactive experiences within their games.
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User-Centered Design: Students learn to apply user-centered design principles, ensuring that their games provide engaging and enjoyable player experiences.
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Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Collaboration is encouraged among students with diverse backgrounds, including game designers, programmers, artists, and writers, providing opportunities to work on cross-disciplinary game development projects.
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Technical Proficiency: While emphasizing design, students also gain technical proficiency to understand the capabilities and limitations of game engines and development tools.
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Professional Practice: The program equips students with the skills and knowledge needed for professional game design practice, including project management, marketing, and portfolio development.
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Industry Connections: UCA maintains strong connections with game development studios, interactive media companies, and gaming industry organizations, offering students opportunities for internships, networking, and exposure to real-world game design challenges.
Location
Farnham
Score
IELTS 6.5
Tuition Fee
£ 18000
Postgraduate Entry Requirements:
Academic Qualifications:Minimum average percentage of 60% in undergraduate studies is often considered, some courses may have higher minimum percentage requirements.
English Language Proficiency :
- IELTS: The minimum required overall score is usually between 6.5 and 7.0, with a minimum score of 6 in each component.
- PTE Academic: The minimum required overall score is typically between 58 and 67.
- TOEFL: The minimum required scores are usually between 90 and 95 for the internet-based test (iBT) and 575-600 for the paper-based test (PBT).
Students must provide:
- academic marksheets & transcripts
- letters of recommendation
- a personal statement - SOP
- passport
- other supporting documents as required by the university.
Work experience: Some postgraduate courses may require relevant work experience in the field.
It is important to note that meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee admission, as the university considers factors such as availability of places and competition for the program. Additionally, some courses may have higher entry requirements or additional selection criteria, such as interviews or portfolio submissions.
The University for the Creative Arts (UCA) recognizes the importance of providing financial support to students pursuing their creative arts education. University for the Creative Arts offers a range of scholarships and funding opportunities to help students with the costs of tuition fees and living expenses.
Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships: University for the Creative Arts offers Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships to both undergraduate and postgraduate students. These scholarships are awarded based on academic excellence and are open to both domestic and international students. The scholarship amount varies and can contribute towards tuition fees or living expenses.
International Scholarships: University for the Creative Arts offers scholarships specifically designed for international students. These scholarships are available for both undergraduate and postgraduate studies. The eligibility criteria, application process, and scholarship amounts may vary.
University for the Creative Arts Creative Excellence Scholarships: These scholarships are awarded to students who demonstrate exceptional talent and creative potential in their chosen field of study. The Creative Excellence Scholarships are available for various disciplines within the creative arts, such as fine arts, design, fashion, media, and more.
External Scholarships and Funding: University for the Creative Arts encourages students to explore external scholarship opportunities and funding sources. There may be scholarships offered by government organizations, charitable foundations, or industry associations that are applicable to creative arts students. University for the Creative Arts provides guidance and support to help students identify and apply for external scholarships.
It is important to note that scholarship availability, eligibility criteria, and application deadlines may vary from year to year.
Graduates from UCA's MA Games Design program are well-poised for dynamic career opportunities within the gaming and entertainment industry.
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Game Designer: Graduates can pursue careers as game designers, responsible for crafting game concepts, mechanics, levels, and overall player experiences.
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Narrative Designer: Proficiency in narrative design makes graduates excellent candidates for roles specializing in storytelling and scriptwriting for video games.
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Game Producer: Some graduates may choose to become game producers, overseeing the development process, managing teams, and ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
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Level Designer: Careers as level designers involve creating game environments, challenges, and puzzles that enhance player engagement.
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Game Developer: Graduates can work as game developers, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to bring their game designs to life.
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Game Tester/QA Analyst: For those interested in quality assurance, careers as game testers and quality assurance (QA) analysts involve testing games for bugs, glitches, and ensuring a high-quality user experience.
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Independent Game Developer: Many graduates opt to become independent game developers, creating and publishing their games as indie developers or starting their game studios.
