Games and Computing Master's Degrees

Artificial Intelligence BSc

Level-up in the gaming industry with our games and computing master's degrees

Whether you want to be an experiential designer, app developer or programmer, join our Games Academy who are pushing boundaries in the world of games and technology. Learn from leading researchers in AI, veteran programmers from industry and tutors with experience at companies like Square Enix and EA Games. You'll collaborate with artists, designers and programmers to create innovative and arresting games from day one.

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Our games and computing postgraduate courses

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Artificial Intelligence for Creative Practice MA

This master’s programme explores how emerging technologies can enhance and transform human creativ...

Artificial Intelligence for Creative Practice MA
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Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence for Games MSc

Break new ground in the application of AI for games. Do you want to explore the applications of...

Artificial Intelligence for Games MSc
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Game Programming MSc

Get the edge in the highly competitive games industry by learning technical, creative and profession...

Game Programming MSc
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Game Art MA

Game Art MA

Are you an artist with a passion for games? Do you want to develop your skills to meet the challenge...

Game Art MA
Game Design
Game Design

Game Design MA

Are you passionate about games and keen to make them better? Do you feel curious about what makes a ...

Game Design MA
Indie Game Development
Indie Game Development

Indie Game Development MA (Online)

Become a confident and daring indie game developer, producing vibrant and engaging experiences for g...

Indie Game Development MA (Online)
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User Experience Design MA (Online)

Learn how to apply key principles of user-centered design to create original work based on your own ...

User Experience Design MA (Online)

Why study a games or computing master's degree?

Our postgraduate students choose to study for lots of reasons

The computer technology and games industry is at an all-time high, contributing billions of pounds every year to the UK economy. Studying a master's course in games or computing will unlock multiple career pathways so you can make your mark on our growing digital culture.

You'll have the freedom to explore your creative practice, with access to industry-standard game development studios, complete with augmented reality and mixed reality technology. You'll also have the opportunity to connect with industry and hear from professional game experts as part of our guest speaker series.

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Games Academy trio named Into Games 50 winners

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The Games Academy Expo returned this year with 48 student games on show: all competing for a packed ...

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