Games Enterprise - MA
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    Games Enterprise - MA

    University of South Wales
    University of South Wales
    United Kingdom
    United Kingdom, Cardiff
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    Duration1 year (s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 23,786 / Year
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026

    Games Enterprise - MA

    About

    The MA Games Enterprise course will push students to develop their practice as games developers - analytical, artistic, conceptual, design, entrepreneurial, reflective, and technical areas are explored. The use of a wide range of software tools for development and project management is encouraged, which will also facilitate the capturing of developmental evidence for research and development journals and reflection.

    • Games Innovation Gauntlet
    • Creative Entrepreneurship
    • Exploration and Innovation
    • Games Specialisation
    • End Game

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Academic Qualifications

    • Students who have completed a 4 year Bachelor degree (60% overall or a GPA of 2.5 or above on the scale of 4, 4 being the highest) can be considered for entry onto a relevant postgraduate programme of study.
    • Applicants with other relevant qualifications or work experience may be considered on a case by case basis.

    English Program Requirements

    English Qualifications

    Proficiency in English is essential for undergraduate and postgraduate study. The University of South Wales recognises the following English Language qualifications:

    • GCSE/O Level English at grade C or above
    • IELTS with an overall score of 6.0 with at least a 5.5 in each component.

    Please note that some courses may require a higher level of English language proficiency than the University’s standard requirements. Please see the course page for further information.

    Don’t worry if you do not meet these requirements as we offer a range of English Language courses.

    Career

    Career paths

    • Game Designer
    • Game Artist
    • Project Manager
    • Community Manager
    • Mentor, Trainer and Lecturer
    • Quality Assurance
    • Programmer
    • UI designer

    Careers and Employability

    Possible career paths

    Successful graduates will be in a position to apply for roles within games development and also have the skills and knowledge to be able to set up their own start-up companies.

    Our graduates have gone on to work for companies Activision, Ubisoft, Rockstar North, Codemasters, TT Games, Cloud Imperium, Tiny Rebel Games, Fictioneers, Kwalee, Supermassive Games, Auroch Digital, Run Wild Entertainment, Bonsai Collective and SEGA Amusements.

    Some have started up their own companies like Mochi Mode, Ironsmith Studios, Big Brain Games and others have gone on to work as freelancers or in games education.

    Careers support

    As a USW student, you will have access to advice from the Careers and Employability Service throughout your studies and after you graduate.

    This includes: one-to-one appointments from faculty based Career Advisers, in person, over the phone or even on Skype and through email via the "Ask a Question" service. We also have extensive online resources for help with considering your career options and presenting yourself well to employers. Resources include psychometric tests, career assessments, a CV builder, interview simulator and application help. Our employer database has over 2,000 registered employers targeting USW students, you can receive weekly email alerts for jobs.

    Our Careers service has dedicated teams: A central work experience team to help you find relevant placements; an employability development team which includes an employability programme called Grad Edge; and an Enterprise team focused on new business ideas and entrepreneurship.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    23,786 / year

    Games Enterprise - MA

    University of South Wales

    University of South Wales

    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, Cardiff

    Go to Official Website