Course Overview
Course Overview This Master of Design in Games Design and Development equips students with the advanced technical and creative skills needed to succeed in the competitive games industry. The program offers a hands-on, project-based curriculum where you will design, program, and fully publish your own game to professional standards. It is the perfect launchpad for a career in game design, programming, or starting your own indie studio. Key Program Highlights Hands-on experience designing and publishing a complete game to industry standards Comprehensive curriculum covering game design, programming, and entrepreneurship Studio-based courses aligned with the industrial game development lifecycle Focus on developing professional skills to transition into design or programming roles Opportunity to launch a commercial product or your own indie studio venture
Available Intakes
September 2026
CampusHeriot-Watt Edinburgh Campus
CityEdinburgh
ModeFullTime
Duration12 Months
FeeGBP 25,480