Games Design Middlesex University

Award	Attendance	Study	Duration	Start	Domestic fees	International fees
MA	On-Campus	Full-time, Part-time	1 - 2 years	September	find out	find out

Course fee notes

Fees vary for UK, EU and International students. Please check your chosen course page on the Middlesex University website for up to date fees and available funding options.

Course overview

The Games Design MA at Middlesex University is a creative and industry-focused postgraduate programme that equips you with the skills to design engaging, market-ready games and interactive experiences. You'll explore theories of play, agile development workflows, ethical worldbuilding, and advanced prototyping across digital and immersive platforms. The curriculum combines conceptual thinking with practical development, enabling you to develop playable prototypes that reflect real-world audience needs and industry standards.

Why Study Games Design at Middlesex?

This MA is built around market insight, ethical practice and professional readiness, making it ideal if you want to break into the games, XR and creative technology sectors. Located in London - a global hub for interactive media - Middlesex provides access to high-end facilities including games labs with powerful hardware, motion capture, and industry-standard software like Unreal Engine. You'll benefit from multidisciplinary collaboration, industry briefs, placements and a community of digital creatives, helping you build professional networks as well as technical expertise.

What Will You Learn?

You'll deepen your understanding of narrative design, user experience, agile workflows and the practical application of AI and data analytics in games. Through studio projects, iterative development and feedback loops, you'll learn to communicate ideas effectively, work collaboratively, and deliver cohesive gaming prototypes aimed at specific markets or player demographics. This course encourages ethical, inclusive and sustainable approaches throughout the design process.