MA Games Design

MA Games Design is a postgraduate (master's) course in arts, design & media at University for the Creative Arts in Farnham, United Kingdom. It takes 1 year full time, with intakes in September.

University for the Creative Arts is a public institution, ranked 85th of 130 UK universities in the Complete University Guide (UK) 2027. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.

Tuition for international students is £20,600 a year, about ₹25.1 lakh.

2027/28 international fee for all MA, MSc and Global MBM courses (postgraduate fees page)

Living costs near the university

Living costs for the UK as a whole: £12,000–18,000 a year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

Job roles

• Graphic designer
• Illustrator
• UX designer
• Advertising art director
• Animator
• Web designer

Employers hiring for these roles worldwide

• Adobe
• Google
• Meta
• Apple
• Microsoft
• Canva
• Spotify
• Booking.com
• WPP
• Heineken

General entry requirements at University for the Creative Arts for master's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

• Master's: a bachelor's degree of at least three years with 55% from a recognised university.
• Integrated Pre-Masters (£18,950 for 2027/28) for applicants with a recognised degree or three-year diploma and a strong portfolio.
• Applicants from Punjab and Haryana must apply through one of UCA's approved agents.

For this course: IELTS 6.5 overall (5.5 in each section).

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This course starts in: September.

1. 1Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
2. 2Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
3. 3Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
4. 4Apply on the university's application portal and pay any application fee.
5. 5Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
6. 6Apply for your student visa for the UK, then arrange accommodation.

• Valid passport
• Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets
• Degree certificate and transcripts for master's courses
• Portfolio where the course asks for one
• English test score or Class 12 English marks
• Personal statement

• UCA Merit Scholarship

  All full-time courses, 2027/28 entry

  Value: £4,500 off first-year fees

  International applicants who exceed the academic entry level, are nominated by an academic and follow UCA's deposit policy. Awarded automatically.

  Official page

• UCA Creative Development Scholarship

  All full-time courses, 2027/28 entry

  Value: £3,000 off first-year fees

  International applicants who meet the criteria. Awarded automatically.

  Official page

• Full Fee Payment Discount

  All full-time courses

  Value: £1,000 off tuition

  Non-EU international students who pay their full tuition (after scholarships) before or when the CAS is issued.

  Official page

• UCA Continuing Performance Scholarship

  Undergraduate and taught postgraduate, later years

  Value: Up to £4,000 a year for students from South Asian countries (£2,000 a year for other students who joined in September 2025)

  International students who pass the previous year and progress. No application needed.

  Official page

The University for the Creative Arts (UCA) is a specialist arts, design, media and business university with campuses in Farnham and Epsom in Surrey and Canterbury in Kent. It traces its history back about 160 years to local art schools. Courses cover graphic design, animation, games, fashion, architecture, interior design, film, photography and creative business, and most need a portfolio.

For 2027/28 every three-year BA or BSc costs £19,800 a year for international students and every MA, MSc or Global MBM costs £20,600. Indian applicants need 60% in Class 12 for a bachelor's or a three-year degree with 55% for a master's, and UCA can accept 70% in Class 12 English instead of a test (not Punjab or Haryana boards). New international students can receive automatic fee discounts of £3,000 or £4,500.

Arts, Design & Media courses at other universities in the UK

• MA Animation ProductionArts University BournemouthFull time from September (see the course page for length) · £19,950 / year
• MA Visual Effects and Photorealistic Computer GraphicsArts University BournemouthFull time from September 2027 (see the course page for length) · £22,000 / year
• MA User Experience (UX/UI)Arts University BournemouthFull time or part time from September 2027 (subject to validation) · £19,950 / year
• MA Graphic DesignArts University BournemouthFull time from September 2027 (no September 2026 intake) · £19,950 / year
• Master of Architecture (Part 2 RIBA/ARB)Arts University Bournemouth2 years (full time) · £19,950 / year
• MA Immersive MediaArts University Plymouth1 year full time (2 years part time) · £18,000 / year

More courses at University for the Creative Arts

• Global Master of Business & Management (MBM)1 year full time · £20,600 / year
• MSc Global Marketing & Communications1 year full time · £20,600 / year
• MSc Human Computer Interaction1 year full time · £20,600 / year
• MA User Experience Design1 year full time · £20,600 / year
• MA Graphic Design1 year full time · £20,600 / year
• MA Interior Design1 year full time · £20,600 / year

We researched this page on 28 Oct 2026 from the university's own pages. Fees, entry rules and intakes change every year; confirm them on the official course page before you apply. Listing a course doesn't mean Admission Mantra represents the university.

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