Overview

The UK video games industry is worth £3.78 billion and there’s currently a recognised skills shortage of skilled games designers.

If you have a first degree in computer science or a similar technical degree, our Computer Games Development (Computing) course at Anglia Ruskin University will give you the skills to confidently create advanced level games.

Based in Cambridge, the heart of the UK’s games development industry, you’ll work in our Computer Game Development studio and hub, where you’ll create games both on your own and in teams, and gain the technical design skills to publish successfully across a range of platforms.

As well as furthering your development skills, you’ll also focus on games programming and tailor your research project so that you can concentrate on developing skills in an area that you’re passionate about.

Careers

It can take up to three years to create a game, all the way from initial concept to the finished product. One game can involve up to 200 professionals working as a team.

As a game developer, you could design the visual styling as well as how it plays. You could be involved with animating characters and objects, creating audio, programming, testing and producing.

Besides working in the leisure/entertainment sector, you could use your skills to develop ‘serious’ games. These are used in rehabilitation, education and training, defence, science, health, city planning and engineering.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Games Programming

Portfolio (Computer Games Art)

Games Development

Research Methods

Major Project

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-14 00:00:00

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More details

ARU suggests applying at least a month before your preferred start date.

Language

English

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120

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88

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61

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Game Design Computer Sciences View 485 other Masters in Computer Sciences in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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120

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88

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61

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A good honours degree (or equivalent), normally in a related subject. Applicants with professional experience are also encouraged to apply. Applicants should have experience with object orientated programming, preferably in C#, C++ or Java.

If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency

Tuition Fees

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19500 GBP / year

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9800 GBP / year

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Living costs

Cambridge

United Kingdom

846 - 1465 GBP / month

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Overview

The UK video games industry is worth £3.78 billion and there’s currently a recognised skills shortage of skilled games designers.

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

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Funding

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