About Digital Games Theory And Design MA in Brunel University London
The games design industry, in the UK and worldwide, is growing and there is a demand for skilled and well-educated professionals to take gaming to its next level. Brunel’s Digital Games Theory and Design MA course will give you a comprehensive understanding of digital games and the techniques and principles used in their design.
You will engage in, and experiment with, practical games design and develop a comprehensive and critical understanding of the advanced academic study of games and their theoretical, artistic and technological perspectives. You will also engage in the practice of making games and explore the factors that shape the games industry.
No previous experience with programming or an art background is required for this course, just a passion for games. You will learn how to create your own practical designs, how to communicate your ideas to an audience, how to create games design documents, and you’ll also explore games studies.
You will have opportunities to make connections with other games design cohorts and industry experts. And we will encourage you to participate in extracurricular activities such as game jams and game-related networking events. These are all activities that introduce you to the broader social culture of the digital and creative world and are vital to being successful in the games industry.
The course is run by staff who are seasoned games designers, internationally published scholars and pedagogical experts. They will share their enthusiasm and understanding of the nature of the video game industry, the importance of networks and the skills needed to create innovative games for the future.
Academic qualification equivalents
English language requirements
- IELTS :6.5 (min 5.5 in all areas)
- TOEFL IBT: 90 (min R18, L17, S20, W17)
- PTE: 62 overall with 60 in each subtest
| Type of Institute |
Public |
| Campus setting |
Urban |
| Total enrolment |
16,152 |
| International students |
5792 |
| Acceptance rate |
77% |
| Mode of programs |
Full time, online |
| Number of programs |
300+ |
| English language proficiency |
IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, Trinity ISE, Duolingo |
| Accommodation |
Available |
| Financial Aid |
Scholarship, grants, bursaries |
| Official website |
www.brunel.ac.uk |
Brunel University Cost of Attendance
The estimated cost of attendance including living costs and tuition fees are tabulated below:
| Programs |
Fees in GBP |
| Biomedical Sciences (Biochemistry) BSc |
19,855 |
| Games Design and Creative Writing BA |
17,875 |
| Chemical Engineering BEng |
19,855 |
| MSc Data Science and Analytics |
19,855 |
| Project and Infrastructure Management MSc |
19,855 |
Brunel University London Living Costs
| Expenses |
Cost for UG students in GBP |
Cost for PG students in GBP |
| Accommodation (on campus) |
435-550 |
433 |
| Accommodation (off campus, not including bills) |
360-450 |
370-450 |
| Bills (off campus) |
30 |
30 |
| Food and groceries |
150 |
150 |
| Travel |
30 |
30 |
| Study costs (books and equipment) |
15 |
140 |
| clothes |
35 |
65 |
| Hobbies |
25 |
15 |
| Social activities |
100 |
130 |
| Total |
785-975 |
1,099-1,699 |
