Our flexible part-time course is designed around you and your professional development in the games industry. Whether you’re a games developer, educator, simulation developer or work in a related field, it’s an ideal opportunity to upskill and advance your career.
You’ll get to create a unique work-based research project that builds on your current knowledge and expertise.
The course is delivered through practice-based and online learning, supported by one-to-one tutorials, seminars and guidance from supervisors. You’ll also have the chance to connect with other creatives and benefit from our well-established links with international games studios.
Our multi-award-winning games department is one of the largest in the UK. It means you’ll be supervised by leading experts with extensive experience, covering all core disciplines of games development.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
University of Staffordshire (Stoke-on-Trent Campus)
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