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1 year
London
Tuition Fee
£13,700 per year (UK home)
Full-time
Full-time UK students: £13,700. Part-time UK students: £90 per credit or £45 per dissertation credit. A 20% discount is offered to all new MA students on this course, with a higher 40% tuition fee reduction available to Middlesex University graduates. The university reserves the right to increase postgraduate tuition fees in line with changes to legislation, regulation and any government guidance or decisions. Tuition fees for part-time UK study are subject to annual review and the institution reserves the right to increase the fees each academic year by no more than the level of inflation.
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Normally a 2:2 degree or above, or equivalent qualification, in a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience. We accept a wide range of international qualifications.
You will need to meet our English language requirements. If you do not meet our minimum requirements, we offer a Pre-sessional English course.
Required if you do not hold a degree in a relevant field. We welcome portfolios in any digital format.
Graduates will be prepared to work as game designers, narrative designers, UX specialists, producers, and creative technologists across the games, XR, and digital entertainment industries. Nova Pathways can assist you in understanding how to leverage these career paths.
Yes, this course is available as a two-year part-time programme. Please contact us if you would like support in exploring this study mode.
Students have access to academic advisors, skills workshops, and the Careers and Futures Employability Hub. The university also provides laptop loans, equipment loans via the Kit Hub, free printing, and Wi-Fi access. We are here to help you navigate these support services.
Yes, the Careers and Futures service provides unlimited access to one-to-one advice, 24/7 online support, and networking opportunities. They also offer lifetime career support for alumni. Nova Pathways can help you connect with these resources.
Yes, the programme features options with embedded, credit-bearing work placements on live industry projects. If a suitable external opportunity is not available, the university creates professional settings for students to work on university-led projects.
Yes, the university offers several scholarships, including the Alumni Postgraduate Award, the Chevening Scholarship, European Academic Awards, and Regional or International Merit Awards. We can help you identify which scholarships you may be eligible for.
This course focuses on market insight-driven development, ethical worldbuilding, and collaboration within the industry-connected MDX Studios. It combines theoretical exploration with practical application in XR and creative technology.
Absolutely. The course emphasises hands-on learning through studio-based workshops, collaborative design sprints, and the creation of a professional-standard game prototype ready for pitching.
Learning is centred around studio-based workshops, lectures, and team projects. You will have approximately 10 hours of in-person contact time per week, supplemented by tutor-set activities and independent study.
Applicants should have a 2:2 degree or equivalent in a related discipline. If you do not hold a relevant degree, you will need to submit a portfolio. Nova Pathways can guide you through the application process to ensure you meet all requirements.
