1. Birmingham City University
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  3. Masters
  4. MA Video Game Development

MA Video Game Development

1 Year On Campus Masters Program

Birmingham City University

Program Overview

Serious about working in games Then enrol at the industry endorsed finishing school for games developers and artists. We aim to help you become the perfect recruit for development studios within the game industry, uniquely combining professional, multidisciplinary game development practice with the latest industry insights and tools.

Program Key Stats

£16870 (Annual cost)


Eligibility Criteria


6.0
Eligibility criteria

Additional Information & Requirements

  Object-orientated programming skills, preferably C++, Experience working with Windows, Mac OS or Linux API's, Degree in computer science, mathematics, physics or related discipline is desired but not essential. We'd like to see a real-time demo and its source code. Artists should also have: BA in Visual Communications, Art and Design or any relevant art subject. Programmers should also have: BE or BTech at 55 per cent or 50 per cent from a 5star University from a four-year degree in either; Computer Science Engineering (CSE), Information Technology (IT), or Bachelor of Computer Applications. Ability to draw (e.g., character design, environment design, concept boards). Animation skills or Degree in art, design, graphic, visual communications, animation or related discipline is desired but not essential. IELTS 6.0 with no banding below 5.5.

Career Options

  • Technical online designer
  • Junior physics programmer
  • Programmer
  • Junior concept artist
  • Junior character artist
  • Junior environmental artist
Career options

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