Master of Arts [M.A] (Games Design)
STEM Course
1 year
Full Time
On Campus
Field of Study:
$23,940 /Yr
£18,000 /Yr
- MA Games Design will challenge and expand their critical understanding and experiential design techniques for the dynamic games of tomorrow. Students will explore different perspectives on game-play, developing compelling and exciting new work to take them to the next level.
- Students will have the opportunity to examine audience engagement through a variety of approaches to the widening field of games. Students will also explore games through the expanding possibilities of interactive experiences.
- Students will investigate the context of contemporary games and games culture. Students will also consider games in other contexts, such as Applied Games (also known as Serious Games), as well as research, education, and healthcare together with how it can inform other creative disciplines like film and architecture.
- Students will apply their skills beyond just creating entertainment and explore other areas, such as avant-garde and games with a purpose. Students will explore the game mechanics of interaction and immersion, employ new technologies and creative approaches (Expanded Reality - XR), and build upon their existing digital design skills and technical knowledge.
- Students will also be encouraged to take part in UCA Game Jams, as well as attending many external games events and festivals. Students will be taught in outstanding studios, with dedicated industry hardware and software. They will also have access to VR development facilities, allowing games to be deployed to a variety of platforms, and have access to our unique library of console, PC, board, and card games.
- Delivering the course is a team of lecturers with games development experience and experience from related creative and research backgrounds. Students will also have talks by and meet visiting lecturers from high-profile gaming companies and backgrounds.
- The South East of England, where UCA Farnham is uniquely positioned, is home to a significant proportion of the UK games industry – including Rocksteady Studios, Supermassive Games, EA, Rebellion, Fireproof Games, nDreams, Two Point Studios, Gears For Breakfast, Supergonk, Failbetter Games and Weather Factory – offering many opportunities for off-site visits and trips, games networking events and other cross-course activities.
- The campus is only 20 minutes away from Guildford – dubbed the Hollywood of computer games – and just 55 minutes from London, locating two of the three largest games industry hubs in the UK, as well as up-and-coming Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) industry.
- Studying so close to Guildford and London will give students access to the UK’s largest technology incubation and games industry start-ups.
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Important Alert
- Application Deadline For January 2026 Intake - Jan 5, 2026
Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | $23940 (GBP 18000) |
Other Expenses
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
|---|---|
| Housing | $7116 (GBP 5350) |
| Food | $2860 (GBP 2150) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| 2023 | $23275 (GBP 17500) |
| 2021 | $31654 (GBP 23800) |
Important Dates
| Event | Application Date |
|---|---|
| Application Deadline For September 2025 Intake | |
| CAS Deadline For September 2025 Intake | |
| Deposit Deadline For September 2025 Intake | |
| Application Deadline For January 2026 Intake | Jan 5, 2026 |
| Deposit Deadline For January 2026 Intake | Jan 9, 2026 |
| CAS Deadline For January 2026 Intake | Jan 16, 2026 |
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| Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VueVille Future Technology Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,330/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Saltire Scholarships | Scholarship per student$ 10,640/Yr$8,000 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Bharat Petroleum Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Forktip Women’s- Innovation Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| India Postgraduate Taught Master’s Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 4,728/Yr$3,555 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| Axol Science Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 2,660/Yr$2,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCompany-Sponsored |
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Class Start Date For January 2026 Intake (5th Jan 2026) Pre CAS Interview Deadline for January 2026 Intake (8th Jan 2026) Recommended Deposit Deadline for January 2026 Intake (13th Jan 2026) | USD 22,544 /Yr GBP 16,950 /Yr |
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CAS request deadline for January 2026 Intake (19th Dec 2025) Application deadline for September 2026 Intake (24th Jul 2026) Deposit Payment Deadline for September 2026 Intake (7th Aug 2026) CAS request deadline for September 2026 Intake (4th Sep 2026) | USD 26,201 /Yr GBP 19,700 /Yr |
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