Overview

On our MSc Computer Games Development course from Manchester Metropolitan University, you’ll study six core units exploring the exciting world of games development from a practical perspective. You’ll also tackle an independent masters project with the support of our academic and technical team.

You can choose to study the course full-time over one-year, or part-time, where you’ll complete the units over two years. You may also choose to take an additional one year optional industry placement on the full-time route.

Throughout the course, you will gain hands-on, applied experience of developing computer games. As part of this, you’ll explore the practical aspects of game development, from programming to using industry-standard game development tools such as Unity and Unreal Engine 4.

We will introduce you to the analytical aspects of the game-making process, such as games user research, and how to conduct playtesting sessions and user research to ensure that your games effectively reach their target audience.

In addition to developing your technical skills, you’ll gain key employability skills such as team working, report writing, project management, asset management, communication, and negotiation skills.

Career

With the practical skills and knowledge that you’ll develop with us, you’ll be ready to pursue an exciting career in the games industry. You’ll be able to apply for roles such as game developer, game programmer, game designer, game tool programmer, and project manager.

The transferable knowledge and skills which you’ll learn will also allow you to pursue more general, non-games related IT, computing and software development roles.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Rapid Game Prototyping

Games Programming

Games User Research

The Game Industry

Game Studio

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-15 00:00:00

More details

You can apply for a master’s course at any time throughout the year, most courses will close for applications in mid to late August.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

89

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manchester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Information Technology (IT) Game Design Computer Sciences View 91 other Masters in Game Design in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

89

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

This course is open to anyone with a UK honours degree in a STEM or games related subject – at least a 2:2 – or the international equivalent.

We might also consider your application if you a have a relevant lower-level qualification, together with substantial professional experience in a related field.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

20000 GBP / year

≈ 20000 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

10250 GBP / year

≈ 10250 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part-time:

UK and Channel Island: £1709 per 30 credits studied per year
Eu and Non-Eu International: £3334 per 30 credits studied per year

Living costs

Manchester

United Kingdom

645 - 1197 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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