Games Design (Distance learning) MA

Programme at a Glance Year 1

Semester 1

• Games Design and e-Learning

This is a 40 Credit module introducing core ideas to games design and developing student’s e-learning practice.

Semester 2

• Issues and Methodologies for Games Design

This is a 40 Credit module that looks at the practicalities and pressures surrounding the development of games. This module also presents practical methodologies for developing and presenting game ideas.

Year 2

Semester 1

• Dissertation Project Research 1 and 2

This is a two stage 40 credit module that supports students in planning a sustained investigation into their own research area and to develop the body of work that will support their final dissertation/project work

Semester 2

• Dissertation Project Research 3 and Evaluation

This is a two stage 40 credit module that takes the research and development work from the previous modules and to focus that work on an outcome that links to the students identified focus. The evaluation stage allows students opportunity for revision before entering their final submission stage.

Year 3

Semester 1

• Dissertation Project

This is a 20 credit module that is the culmination of the students work upon the course. It can take a variety of forms and does not necessarily have to be a written piece of work. The work presented might represent a single topic of study or several interrelated studies. The nature of the work might be written, visual, interactive media or a combination of all. The exact nature of the submission is developed in negotiation with staff throughout the preceding study. The final outcome will be a unique and personal piece that presents the students specialist work in the field of games design.