Games Development MA

Want to take your career to the next level? Raise your game with our Master’s in Games Development. Designed to build your understanding of advanced game development techniques, extend your knowledge of the games business, and enhance your transferable skills, this course is the ideal next step for ambitious games graduates.<br/><br/>Games are big business, and the industry needs professionals who combine technical expertise, creative vision, and business acumen to succeed. The University of Greater Manchester’s **MA in Games Development** aims to give you the **practical experience, industry insights, and personal confidence to thrive** in this fast-paced sector.<br/><br/>With a focus on **real-world game development**, this course helps you master **cutting-edge tools and techniques, build an impressive portfolio, and gives** you the opportunity to **graduate with at least one published game credit to your name**. Whether youre **working independently** on your **personal portfolio** or choose to form an **indie-style development team**, youll gain hands-on experience working across multiple output platforms for a range of target audiences.<br/><br/>Our expert tutors – many with **published game credits and industry experience** – will support you in designing, developing, and publishing your work, while helping you gain valuable **business and entrepreneurial skills**, from pitching projects and negotiating contracts to **understanding intellectual property and marketing strategies**.