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Our interdisciplinary 18-month MA Game Design course—a dynamic and immersive programme tailored to elevate your expertise in the rapidly evolving world of interactive entertainment. Through advanced study, we aim to sharpen your research skills, cultivate a robust visual communication language, and empower you to specialise within the exciting field of game design. Our MA Game Design equips students for the dynamic digital games industry where rapid growth demands skilled practitioners to drive innovation. Taught by game studies academics and industry experts, this course delves into game development within an industrial context. You'll build your portfolio as a solo developer or collaborator, culminating in a final major project to create a digital game product. Berlin School of Business and Innovation is in partnership with University for the Creative Arts (UCA). As a result of this partnership, BSBI is able to offer the MA Game Design programme. UCA is an acclaimed creative institution in the UK that ranks highly in all three of the major UK league tables. The university has also been ranked 13th out of all UK universities in the Guardian League Table 2020; and ranked no.7 in the 2021 Guardian League Tables for Business, Management & Marketing. Why enrol on this programme: You will collaboratively build your portfolio within sizable teams, culminating in a final major project aimed at creating and launching a fully realised digital game product. This immersive experience goes beyond game production, providing you with a scholarly comprehension of the broader creative industries. You'll also hone essential skills such as interdisciplinary communication, project management, and collaboration, as well as marketing and public relations. This holistic approach empowers you to not only gain practical expertise but also to cultivate a robust professional profile and establish a notable presence in your chosen field. Programme details: Location: Hamburg 2024 October: International students Price: €13,250 | EU students Price: €8,450 Special offers effective until 31 July 2024: Up to 35% discount for International Students | 10% discount for EU Students Terms and conditions apply. Find out more here. The School's admissions process is subject to the Consumer Contracts (Terms and Conditions). Information on your Right of Withdrawal and our Refund Policy can be found in the BSBI study agreement.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Art and Design
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Our interdisciplinary 18-month MA Game Design course—a dynamic and immersive programme tailored to elevate your expertise in the rapidly evolving world of interactive entertainment. Through advanced study, we aim to sharpen your research skills, cultivate a robust visual communication language, and empower you to specialise within the exciting field of game design. Our MA Game Design equips students for the dynamic digital games industry where rapid growth demands skilled practitioners to drive innovation. Taught by game studies academics and industry experts, this course delves into game development within an industrial context. You'll build your portfolio as a solo developer or collaborator, culminating in a final major project to create a digital game product. Berlin School of Business and Innovation is in partnership with University for the Creative Arts (UCA). As a result of this partnership, BSBI is able to offer the MA Game Design programme. UCA is an acclaimed creative institution in the UK that ranks highly in all three of the major UK league tables. The university has also been ranked 13th out of all UK universities in the Guardian League Table 2020; and ranked no.7 in the 2021 Guardian League Tables for Business, Management & Marketing. Why enrol on this programme: You will collaboratively build your portfolio within sizable teams, culminating in a final major project aimed at creating and launching a fully realised digital game product. This immersive experience goes beyond game production, providing you with a scholarly comprehension of the broader creative industries. You'll also hone essential skills such as interdisciplinary communication, project management, and collaboration, as well as marketing and public relations. This holistic approach empowers you to not only gain practical expertise but also to cultivate a robust professional profile and establish a notable presence in your chosen field. Programme details: Location: Hamburg 2024 October: International students Price: €13,250 | EU students Price: €8,450 Special offers effective until 31 July 2024: Up to 35% discount for International Students | 10% discount for EU Students Terms and conditions apply. Find out more here. The School's admissions process is subject to the Consumer Contracts (Terms and Conditions). Information on your Right of Withdrawal and our Refund Policy can be found in the BSBI study agreement.
Admission Requirements
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Entry Requirements Minimum age: 21 Academic qualifications • Successful completion of a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university • Consideration will also be given to applicants with a minimum of 3 years relevant managerial experience, demonstrating an ability to study at postgraduate level. If you do not meet the academic requirements, you may be assessed based on 3 years of relevant work experience (illustration, animation, graphic design or general visual communication), demonstrating your ability to study at postgraduate level. English Requirements Access the Proof of English Guide (UCA) here: https://go.berlinsbi.com/proof-of-english-guide-uca. Technical Entry Requirement Computer Equipment In recent developments of hybrid learning, we require each student to arrive equipped with a laptop. We, therefore, recommend the purchase of a design-friendly mobile laptop. Please click below to read more about the technical requirement. Technical Entry Requirement
MA Game Design
Hamburg Campus, Hamburg, Germany
18 monthsProgramme duration
13,250 EURTuition Fee/year
1Scholarships
OctStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Art and Design
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Why enrol on this programme: You will collaboratively build your portfolio within sizable teams, culminating in a final major project aimed at creating and launching a fully realised digital game product. This immersive experience goes beyond game production, providing you with a scholarly comprehension of the broader creative industries. You'll also hone essential skills such as interdisciplinary communication, project management, and collaboration, as well as marketing and public relations. This holistic approach empowers you to not only gain practical expertise but also to cultivate a robust professional profile and establish a notable presence in your chosen field.
Programme details: Location: Hamburg 2024 October: International students Price: €13,250 | EU students Price: €8,450 Special offers effective until 31 July 2024: Up to 35% discount for International Students | 10% discount for EU Students Terms and conditions apply. Find out more here. The School's admissions process is subject to the Consumer Contracts (Terms and Conditions). Information on your Right of Withdrawal and our Refund Policy can be found in the BSBI study agreement.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Art and Design
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Why enrol on this programme: You will collaboratively build your portfolio within sizable teams, culminating in a final major project aimed at creating and launching a fully realised digital game product. This immersive experience goes beyond game production, providing you with a scholarly comprehension of the broader creative industries. You'll also hone essential skills such as interdisciplinary communication, project management, and collaboration, as well as marketing and public relations. This holistic approach empowers you to not only gain practical expertise but also to cultivate a robust professional profile and establish a notable presence in your chosen field.
Programme details: Location: Hamburg 2024 October: International students Price: €13,250 | EU students Price: €8,450 Special offers effective until 31 July 2024: Up to 35% discount for International Students | 10% discount for EU Students Terms and conditions apply. Find out more here. The School's admissions process is subject to the Consumer Contracts (Terms and Conditions). Information on your Right of Withdrawal and our Refund Policy can be found in the BSBI study agreement.
Admission Requirements
Technical Entry Requirement Computer Equipment In recent developments of hybrid learning, we require each student to arrive equipped with a laptop. We, therefore, recommend the purchase of a design-friendly mobile laptop. Please click below to read more about the technical requirement. Technical Entry Requirement
Tuition fees
Domestic
International
Scholarships
Ukraine, Russia Belarus Scholarship
Value
35% tuition fee waiver
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Application requirements
QS Event Attendance is NOT required
Entry requirements
You must be admitted to this school to be awarded
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