Channel your creativity and develop the next generation of video games. Join a multi-skilled team and become part of a vibrant games and technology community.
If you have a degree in an art and design or computer games-related subject, our arts-based course will allow you to specialise in games art at Masters level.
Study in Cambridge, home to developers including Jagex, Frontier Developments and Ninja Theory, and access cutting-edge research materials through our partnership with the Global Science & Technology Forum.
Boost your career prospects. With TIGA accreditation, this course gives you a badge of excellence to show future employers.
A game by MA Computer Games Development (Art) and MSc Computer Games Development (Computing) students
A game by MA Computer Games Development (Art) and MSc Computer Games Development (Computing) students
A game by MA Computer Games Development (Art) and MSc Computer Games Development (Computing) students
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As a Computer Games student at ARU, you’ll have access to:
Our Computer Games Technical Officer will be on hand to offer training and support. You can also get training in the use of all our creative facilities.
Our new digital workshop includes a variety of computer aided manufacturing machines, helping you learn up to date manufacturing and design processes as well as supporting many traditional techniques. These technologies include:
Join our postgraduate student community and:
Our Creative Showcase shines a spotlight on what makes ARU creative and cultural – our spaces, places and people. Find out more about our community, the difference we make, the stories we tell, and the things that inspire us.
Meanwhile, Present is an exhibition that you curate for yourself. Explore the work of our graduating students in this eye-catching virtual degree show.
Alternatively, take a guided tour and meet our students.
Our course is accredited by TIGA, the trade association representing the gaming industry in the UK.
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Our MA Computer Games Development (Art) gives you the chance to specialise in the design and technical implementation of computer games, whether you already have a games-related degree, you’ve recently graduated with a degree in a related subject, or you work in another creative industry and are looking to move into this area.
The skills you’ll learn are relevant to other forms of games – including board and educational games – allowing you to consider various career options in these areas too. You might also pursue roles in gamification, user experience (UX), visual effects (VFX) or project management.
While you’re studying here and after you graduate, you can access support through our dedicated Employability Service.
Graduation doesn’t have to be the end of your time with us. You could choose to continue your academic career with a PhD programme at ARU. Take advantage of our Alumni Scholarship and save £400 on your fees.
Seeing women succeed in games has made a positive impact on my aspirations and encouraged me to work closely in a field which I now thoroughly enjoy.
SABRINA MINTERBA (Hons) Computer Games Art
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