Our MA Game Design equips students for the dynamic digital games industry where rapid growth demands skilled practitioners to drive innovation. Taught by game studies academics and industry experts, the Masters in Game Design course delves into game development within an industrial context. You'll build your portfolio as a solo developer or collaborator, culminating in a final major project to create a digital game product. Through advanced study, we aim to sharpen your research skills, cultivate a robust visual communication language, and empower you to specialise within the exciting field of game design. Berlin School of Business and Innovation (BSBI) is in partnership with University for the Creative Arts (UCA). As a result of this partnership, BSBI is able to offer the MA Game Design programme. Upon successful completion of the MA in Game Design course students should be able to: Develop the ability to create groundbreaking game concepts, design prototypes, and test ideas that push the boundaries of creativity, intersecting with genre and emotional impact.
Career Path
Graduate career path includes Senior Game Designer, Lead Game Designer, Narrative Designer, Gameplay Designer, Level Designer, Systems Designer, Combat Designer, Mission Designer, World Builder, Serious Games Designer (education, health, training), Technical Designer, UX/UI Designer (Games), Game Writer, Creative Director (long‑term pathway), Game Producer, Tools Designer, Associate Producer, Project Manager (Games), Game Development Consultant, Simulation Designer/AR Game Designer, Indie Game Developer/ Studio Founder, Esports Game Designer, Game Entrepreneur, Game Community Manager.
International Students can work part time for up to 20 hours per week and full time during academic breaks. Graduates from a German university can stay in Germany for up to 18 months with a job.
We’ve simplified the admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. You can find all requirements for admission to Berlin School of Business and Innovation below;
1. Bachelor Degree and Transcript
2. Passport
3. Recommendation Letter
4. English Language Proficiency Letter
5. WASSCE/ A-Level Certificate
6. Statement of Purpose
7. CV
Berlin School of Business and Innovation will accept, for the purposes of meeting the English proficiency requirement, evidence of English study within a 12 year education system where English is designated as the primary and official language and the principal language of instruction. For applicants who do not yet meet the English language requirement, there are two pathways to achieve the necessary level:
Pre sessional English Programme; Students may successfully complete a preparatory English programme offered by the university before beginning their academic course. Recognized English Proficiency Tests; Students may submit one of the following minimum scores prior to the start of their program: IELTS: 6.5 overall band score (or equivalent), TOEFL or PTE: Score of 60, Duolingo English Test: Score of 120.
