Master's Program in Game Design and Development Program By Aalto University |Top Universities
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Program Duration

24 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

15,000 EURTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

02 Jan, 2024Application Deadline

Program overview

Main Subject

Computer Science and Information Systems

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Game Design and Development is a multidisciplinary major that offers a unique mix of technical and artistic aspects of game development. The major is known for producing outside-the-box thinkers who have the ambition to push the boundaries of game design. Using a project-based, hands-on with minds-on approach, the major in Game Design and Development cultivates a strong community of students from diverse backgrounds seeking to support and collaborate with one another. 

Upon graduating from the Master’s Programme in Computer, Communication and Information Sciences – Game Design and Development, graduates will have: 

  • Deep understanding of games and game players from a psychological and behavioural viewpoint. Graduates are able to analyse games and determine what makes a game entertaining. They also understand the emotional and cognitive aspects of human beings and know how to design engaging gaming experiences. 
  • Wealth of skills and knowledge fueled by the latest research, technologies, and design tools. The “hands-on with minds-on” approach has allowed graduates to deepen their existing expertise and build a strong set of cross-disciplinary skills based on their personal interests. 
  • Extensive portfolio of games. Graduates will have a portfolio of completed projects, which helps in getting into the games industry. 
  • A visionary and groundbreaking mindset to shape the future of games. Graduates have the confidence and experience needed to make their unique vision come to life and bring forth a new generation of games. 
  • Capability to take responsibility for various design decisions. Graduates can effectively adjust to unforeseeable and changing situations that may arise during the design and implementation processes.

Program overview

Main Subject

Computer Science and Information Systems

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Game Design and Development is a multidisciplinary major that offers a unique mix of technical and artistic aspects of game development. The major is known for producing outside-the-box thinkers who have the ambition to push the boundaries of game design. Using a project-based, hands-on with minds-on approach, the major in Game Design and Development cultivates a strong community of students from diverse backgrounds seeking to support and collaborate with one another. 

Upon graduating from the Master’s Programme in Computer, Communication and Information Sciences – Game Design and Development, graduates will have: 

  • Deep understanding of games and game players from a psychological and behavioural viewpoint. Graduates are able to analyse games and determine what makes a game entertaining. They also understand the emotional and cognitive aspects of human beings and know how to design engaging gaming experiences. 
  • Wealth of skills and knowledge fueled by the latest research, technologies, and design tools. The “hands-on with minds-on” approach has allowed graduates to deepen their existing expertise and build a strong set of cross-disciplinary skills based on their personal interests. 
  • Extensive portfolio of games. Graduates will have a portfolio of completed projects, which helps in getting into the games industry. 
  • A visionary and groundbreaking mindset to shape the future of games. Graduates have the confidence and experience needed to make their unique vision come to life and bring forth a new generation of games. 
  • Capability to take responsibility for various design decisions. Graduates can effectively adjust to unforeseeable and changing situations that may arise during the design and implementation processes.

Admission requirements

02 Jan 2024
2 Years
Sep

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

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International Students

15,000 EUR
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More programs from the university

Aalto University offers eight English-taught bachelor’s programmes: 5 programmes in the field on science and technology, 2 in the field of business, and one in the field of arts.

After graduating from one of Aalto’s bachelor's programme, you will automatically have the right to continue studies in selected master's programmes.

Our purpose is to spark our students to become the game changers of tomorrow. We focus on student experience and quality of studies by future-led learning. Sustainability and multidisciplinarity are integrated to studies at Aalto in every programme, and we constantly develop our learning environments.

Aalto University offers more than 90 master’s programmes that are taught in English in the fields of engineering, arts, and business. 

We focus on student experience and quality of studies by future-led learning. Studies with hands-on learning and corporate collaboration make a perfect foundation for developing problem-solving skills in a realistic setting. As a student, you get to solve real-life business challenges and present your solutions to company representatives. Depending on the field and programme, students can also put their learnings into practice in workshops or laboratories. On Aalto campus, students have access to various self-study and co-working spaces, studios, and workshops.

At Aalto University, our purpose is to spark our students to become the game changers of tomorrow. We want to educate professionals with the capabilities to build a sustainable society and increase wellbeing. Sustainability, multidisciplinarity are integrated to studies at Aalto in every programme, and we constantly develop our learning environments.

After graduation, Aalto graduates work in different companies, non-profit organisations, associations and as entrepreneurs in Finland and abroad. The studies also give excellent foundations for those who want to continue their academic career in doctoral level.

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