Upcoming Games courses

The MA Concept Art programme is crafted to empower aspiring artists to specialise in creating visionary concept designs for games, film, and the broader creative industries. It is an ideal choice for graduates from fields such as concept art, illustration, fine art, and other creative disciplines seeking to refine their expertise and stand out in the industry. 

With a strong emphasis on career-readiness, the programme ensures you graduate equipped to thrive in competitive creative industries. You’ll be guided by a team of seasoned professionals with extensive experience in film, television, games, animation, and VFX production. The curriculum is shaped by our deep connections to industry leaders, keeping the content relevant and aligned with current trends. Through expert-led workshops and practical sessions, you’ll gain the skills demanded by top studios. 

Immerse yourself in a vibrant studio environment that fosters creativity, collaboration, and peer-to-peer learning. You’ll also have opportunities to connect with industry professionals, enriching your experience and expanding your network. This dynamic setting supports you in building an impressive portfolio that highlights your unique talents and vision. 

You’ll work on interdisciplinary projects alongside games artists, programmers, and designers, simulating the collaborative nature of professional studios. Additionally, a major independent project allows you to delve into your chosen area of specialisation, providing the platform to refine your expertise and showcase your creative potential. 

The MA Concept Art programme is more than a course—it’s your launchpad to a successful career in the creative industries. Join us and bring your ideas to life! 

Artwork by Nathan Rose

Programming is the foundation of all software reliant sectors, and this is certainly true for the games industry. Without the all-important skills of software engineering, the modern games studio would not be possible. 

The MSc Games Computing course at University of Staffordshire has been developed to foster a high level of advanced technical mastery with technologies at the forefront of the discipline. The course is ideal for those with a background in general software engineering, games programming, games development, computer science, or adjacent technical disciplines. 

During your study, you will cover sought after skills in the modern industry such as advanced graphics programming, artificial intelligence, and low-level programming. Alongside these, a deep understanding of the underpinning theory and philosophies of the subject will be developed. There is also a strong emphasis on developing essential teamwork skills woven into the programme. Students on this programme of study will also undertake an independent project that is tailored to individual interests. 

The MA/MSc by Research in Games Design and Development is a research-focused programme tailored for students who want to explore cutting-edge topics in games development, games technologies, or games art. On this course, you negotiate your subject focus with a subject expert who will support you through the development of a body of research and the creation of an output that will allow you to answer a research question. 

A Masters award will demonstrate your skills and commitment, which will help to validate funding bids or impress an employer. A research focused masters helps prepare you for further scholarship and postgraduate study such as a PhD. You’ll benefit from connecting with other creatives as well as upskilling in a specific area of work. 

The MA/MSc Professional Games Development is a flexible, part time course aimed at individuals currently working in or connected to the games industry. It is a work-based distance learning course designed around you. This is a unique programme is designed to support the professional development of industry employees, such as games developers, Educators, Simulation developers, and anyone in a related field.  

On this course, students negotiate a project with their supervisor and employer based on their current role. You’ll then undertake a body of learning and assessment supported by 1:1 tutorials and seminars in support of the development of your portfolio.  

A Masters award is a demonstration of your expertise, skills and knowledge. This is an ideal course for those looking to upskill in pursuit of promotion or advancing their career. You’ll benefit from connecting with other creatives as well as upskilling in a specific area of work.