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| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 6,150 - ≈ € 12,000 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Dublin / Ireland / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Dublin Institute of Technology
Digital games comprise a large and fast-growing part of the global entertainment industry. This new Masters programme will prepare graduates to become innovators in this exciting field. It provides a multi-disciplinary and well-rounded education in game conception, design and manufacture,uniquely building on the combined expertise of the Digital Media Centre, andthe Schools of Media and Computer Science.
This full-time programme will provide modules in game design, programming, project management and cultural analysis. The modular structure of the course will cater for varying levels of experience in each area. Particular emphasis will be placed on integrating skills through group projects. It will appeal to graduates from diverse undergraduate and work experiences, including the visual and media arts, and computer science.
Award: MSc in Digital Games
Graduates of the programme can pursue careers as game designers, level designers, game software engineers, project managers, consultants, and games analysts.
Contents
Certain modules are core for all students, however throughout each semester students may choose from a selection of options that best reflect their desired pathway choice.
Semester 1
* Authoring Principles
* Design Principles
* Design Practice
* Ludology and Gameplay
* Digital Audio
* Screen Tools
Semester 2
* Motion Graphics
* Game Asset Design & Animation
* Game Engines
* Game Production
* Mobile App Development
* Dynamic Web
* Project Development
* Media Law
* Writing for digital media
Semester 3
* Group Project
* The Business of Games
For more details on student projects visit the student and project portfolio website
You may find more details on the modules above here
Assessment
Assessment is by project and coursework. The progamme culminates in the completion of a major group project in digital games with an accompanying research report.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
Primary degree (Honours 2.2. or better) in relevant disciplines to include Computing, Information Technology, Engineering, Media or Design. Other disciplinary backgrounds will be taken into consideration.
Note: Due to the considerable competition for our postgraduate programmes satisfying the minimum entry requirement is not a guarantee of a place. Depending on the programme of study applications will be assessed based on your academic grades and may also take into account your work/life experience. Applicants may also be required to attend for interview for specific programmes.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.0 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade A (Score: 80) |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 550 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 213 |
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