About Games Design MA in Ulster University
MA Games Design is perfect for those passionate about the design and development of games. A highly creative and practical course you will be encouraged to develop innovative ideas to produce games across a range of platforms – both traditional and emerging.
Focusing on areas such as gameplay scripting, narrative techniques, level design and emerging technologies you will be taught key skills enabling you to create highly polished games using core game design principles and industry practices.
Taught by talented industry professionals who have worked on titles released on PC, Xbox and PlayStation, Ulster University is one of the top places to explore this constantly evolving and cutting edge subject.
Whether you are interested in contemporary technologies such as virtual, augmented or mixed reality devices or more traditional gaming platforms you will be supported by highly experienced tutors and the latest technologies and facilities helping you to explore new possibilities.
Academic qualification equivalents
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS :6.5 overall including 6.0 in all elements
- TOEFL IBT: 90 overall including R=20, L=20, S=20, W=20
- PTE: 61 R, L, S, W = 56
Ulster University Highlights
| Type of Institution |
Public |
| Campus Setting |
Varied (Urban/Rural) |
| Endowment |
£14.365 million |
| Number of Campuses |
4 colleges with 2 branch campuses |
| Number/Percentage of International Students |
8% |
| Student Satisfaction Rate |
87% |
| Total number of Professors |
1665 |
| Number of Academic Programs |
UG, PG, PG Research, Part time, distance, blended |
| Mode of Program |
Full time, distance and online |
| Scholarship Investment |
Over 1 million pounds |
| Average Graduate Salary |
£19,800 a year |
| Research Investment |
Over 3 million pounds |
Ulster University Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
If you are an aspirant of the Ulster University, an estimated budget is the first thing that you must be planning after having made up your mind of applying at the institute in the upcoming session. For your ease, a list of expenses for international students in the UK is as compiled below.
Tuition Fee
Since fee for various courses at the institute varies, a tabulated description of fees for some of the courses is as follows:
For Full-Time Courses:
| Course |
Amount (In GBP) |
| Undergraduate and Integrated Masters |
14,480 |
| Masters courses |
14,480 |
| Postgraduate Research |
15,050 |
| International students on International Partnership Programme |
8,060 |
| Executive MBA/MPA |
17,940 |
Postgraduate Studies
| Course |
Price (in GBP) |
| Master's Degree |
5,900 |
| Postgraduate Diploma |
3,934 |
| Postgraduate Certificate |
1,967 |
| Module (30 credit points) |
983.40 |
Cost of Living
Other expenses that you might want to consider apart from basic tuition while planning your financial budget is as mentioned below. Note that the amount is not university specific but general in nature.
| Cost |
Amount (GBP per week) |
| Accommodation |
100 to 142 |
| Meals |
100 |
| Books and supplies, clothing, etc. |
16.22 |
| Total |
216.22- 258.22 |
