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Master of Arts in Independent Games and Playable Experience Design QS - Goldsmiths, University of London QS - Goldsmiths, University of London, UK

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GBP 17430

Tuition Fee (GBP)

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 Free

Application Fee

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12 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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92

TOEFL

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50%

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Program Overview

This course will teach you how to use game design to develop aesthetic awareness, and create meaningful experiences. Students learn how to build compelling mechanics, craft innovative narratives, and develop immersive playable environments. Together, we will push games into new territories and intellectual domains.

As technologies have integrated into our everyday lives, elements from games have been woven into everything, from the way museums educate the public, to how scientists do cancer research. With the rise of mobile games, console creators no longer hold a monopoly on gaming platforms. This new-found freedom has resulted in an explosion of independent games – from putting players in immersive augmented worlds, to telling transformational personal narratives, these new experiences are redefining the rules of play.

Games are now part of everyday life. As a result, markets previously dominated by traditional media have begun to leverage the ability of games to tell stories, generate knowledge, and educate the public. An explosion of games and apps has created a new breed of entrepreneur, who uses small teams to create projects accessible to millions.

Why Study MA Independent Games Design at Goldsmiths?

  • This MA has several informal focus areas students can choose from:
    • Independent games design and development
    • Mixed reality (XR), playful experiences, and installation design
    • Games for change
    • Machine learning and game user experiences
    • Using Creative Coding and Physical Computing
  • You can build skills to start your own game design studio.
  • You will be mentored on how to grow in your creative career.
  • When you graduate, you can use game design in a wide range of fields both inside and outside the game industry, including independent games, XR studios, interactive film, advertising and media outlets, journalism, non-profits, education, design, and fine arts.
  • You will be part of a supportive community of games creators who actively release titles, and have access to a large library of video games and board games.
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Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 30

Program Intensity Full-Time

Work Permit work permit PGWP

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have a Bachelor's Degree.

    6.5 IELTS Score
    92 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    62 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    50% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    17430

    Tuition Fee
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     Free

    Application Fee
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    12000 Per year

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