Introduction
Channel your creativity and develop the next generation of video games. Join a multi-skilled team and become part of a vibrant games and technology community.
If you have a degree in an art and design or computer games-related subject, our arts-based course will allow you to specialise in games art at Masters level.
Study in Cambridge, home to developers including Jagex, Frontier Developments and Ninja Theory, and access cutting-edge research materials through our partnership with the Global Science & Technology Forum.
You can boost your career prospects by taking part in events with industry reps, such as ARU’s gaming festival Brains Eden, where games studios snap up the latest talent.
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Key facts
LOCOMOTION
A game by MA Computer Games Development (Art) and MSc Computer Games Development (Computing) students
LOCOMOTION
A game by MA Computer Games Development (Art) and MSc Computer Games Development (Computing) students
LOCOMOTION
A game by MA Computer Games Development (Art) and MSc Computer Games Development (Computing) students
HOLLY AKRILL
HOLLY AKRILL
HARRY KENDALL
HARRY KENDALL
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Fees and paying for university
Facilities and showcase
Industry-standard facilities
As a Computer Games student at ARU, you’ll have access to:
- Compass House games development studio that simulates a commercial working studio
- High-end computers with graphic tablets
- Motion capture equipment
- Render farm
- Industry-standard SLRs (for HDRI capture)
- HD cameras
- Top of the range 3D modelling, animation, and compositing software including Maya, Motion Builder, 3DS Max, Mudbox, ZBrush and Unity 3D
Our Computer Games Technical Officer will be on hand to offer training and support. You can also get training in the use of all our creative facilities.
Future Labs and workshop equipment
Our new digital workshop includes a variety of computer aided manufacturing machines, helping you learn up to date manufacturing and design processes as well as supporting many traditional techniques. These technologies include:
- 3D printers and scanners - FDM printers; material-specific extruders; SLA Formlabs printers; SLS Formlabs Fuse1; structured light 3D scanners
- 2D printing and cutting machines - laser cutters; Roland BN20 vinyl printer & cutter; Gerber substrate cutter; Mimaki TX300P sublimation printer.
Outstanding student support
Join our postgraduate student community and:
- benefit from award-winning learning facilities, including extensive library and IT resources
- learn from expert staff who will guide your research interests and career development
- receive full support from our Employability Service, while you're studying with us and after you graduate
- access support, should you need it, with study skills, health and wellbeing, and more.
Take a closer look
Our Creative Showcase shines a spotlight on what makes ARU creative and cultural – our spaces, places and people. Find out more about our community, the difference we make, the stories we tell, and the things that inspire us.
Meanwhile, Present is an exhibition that you curate for yourself. Explore the work of our graduating students in this eye-catching virtual degree show.
Ian Brown
Course Leader, MA Computer Games Development (Art) / MSc Computer Games Development (Computing)
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Email: ian.brown@aru.ac.uk
Careers
Our MA Computer Games Development (Art) gives you the chance to specialise in the design and technical implementation of computer games, whether you already have a games-related degree, you’ve recently graduated with a degree in a related subject, or you work in another creative industry and are looking to move into this area.
The skills you’ll learn are relevant to other forms of games – including board and educational games – allowing you to consider various career options in these areas too. You might also pursue roles in gamification, user experience (UX), visual effects (VFX) or project management.
While you’re studying here and after you graduate, you can access support through our dedicated Employability Service.
Graduation doesn’t have to be the end of your time with us. You could choose to continue your academic career with a PhD programme at ARU. Take advantage of our Alumni Scholarship and save £400 on your fees.
SABRINA MINTER
Seeing women succeed in games has made a positive impact on my aspirations and encouraged me to work closely in a field which I now thoroughly enjoy.
SABRINA MINTER
BA (Hons) Computer Games Art
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Improve your employability, progress in your career, and take on an intellectual challenge with our flexible postgraduate degrees.
Postgraduate study at ARULife in Cambridge
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