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Master of Arts [M.A] [Games Enterprise] From University of South Wales

Pontypridd, WalesLocation
UniversitySchool type
Estd2013established year
16500enrollment
Public
Partner [6 Courses]
8.2/10

Master of Arts [M.A] (Games Enterprise)

1 year
Full Time
On Campus

£14,300/Yr

£14,300 /Yr
  • The South Wales University offers an M.A in Games Enterprise duration of 1 year.
  • This course is offered on a full-time basis.
  • This program is provided on-campus and off-campus.
  • The MA Games Enterprise is an innovative course that will allow students to develop artistic, design, technical, production, and enterprise skills.
  • It builds upon the existing successful teaching at the undergraduate degree level within this subject area that has produced award-winning game developers, SMEs, artists, and designers.
  • The Games Enterprise masters are aimed at those who wish to expand their existing skills and develop their practice within an environment that functions as a small development company, but who also wishes to tailor their learning to their specialism.
  • Using proven industry simulation techniques and collaborative practices, this course emulates team-based activity as used within the industry.
  • As part of becoming a video game-making master, students will develop several game projects that have robust documentation, detailed business strategy, and, of course, a game to be proud of.
  • 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.


Important Dates

EventApplication Date
Application Deadline For April Intake Jan 1, 2024
Application Deadline For October Intake May 1, 2024

Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees£14300 (GBP 14300)

Other Expenses

HeadAvg Cost Per Year
Living Expenses£6501 (GBP 6501)
Total Cost£6501 (GBP 6501)

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

  • Students should have completed a bachelor’s degree, or its equivalent, from a recognized university.
  • Students should have a minimum of an honors degree in a related field and/or substantial professional experience in a related field.
  • Students have some experience in design, development, and production processes, such as asset production, level design, programming, or enterprise/production activity.

Indian Student Eligibility:

  • Completed a 4-year UG degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.


Scores Required

72 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

6 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

64 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE


Required Document List

Following are the required Documents:

  • Resume/CV - This provides a summary of a student's experience and skills.
  • Higher Secondary School Certificate - The certificate provided by the education board after completion of the Higher secondary education.
  • Statement of marks - The marks statement provided by the education board.
  • Letter of Recommendation - This shows who recommended the student to pursue the degree.
  • Statement of Purpose - This is an essay or any written statement written by the student while applying.
  • English Language Requirement - This shows the test score of English Proficiency Exams such as IELTSTOEFL, or PTE, etc.

VISA & Work Study

VISA

  • Visa nationals and non-visa nationals whose program of study lasts for more than six months must not attempt to travel to the UK without a valid student visa.
  • Student can apply for a student visa to study in the UK if he/she is 16 or over.
  • The student should have been offered a place on a course by a licensed student sponsor and should have enough money to support him/her and pay for his/her course - the amount will vary depending on the student’s circumstances.
  • Should speak, read, write and understand English and have consent from their parents if they‘re 16 or 17 - need evidence of this when applying.

Career and Placement after Course

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.

College 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, SEGA Amusements, Party Llama Games, Breach VR, Thud Media, Cloth Cat Animation, and Painting Practice

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.

College students have also had success in graduate completions like Tranzfuser and obtaining IDGA scholarships.

Graduates can also progress to a Ph.D. or research degree.

Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

NameScholarship Per StudentLevel of StudyType
1st Formations Business ScholarshipScholarship per student£ 800/Yr$800Level Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
(ISC)² Women’s Cybersecurity ScholarshipsScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
Collegedunia $150 Scholarship ProgramScholarship per student£ 150/Yr$150Level Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
Commonwealth Shared ScholarshipsScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyMasterTypeMerit-Based
Chevening ScholarshipScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyMasterTypeMerit-Based
JN Tata Endowment ScholarshipScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyDoctorateTypeMerit-Based


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