MDes Games Design and Development
at Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh

4.4 /5

(5 Reviews)

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MDes Games Design and Development
at
HWU
Overview

HWU offers a 12 months long MDes Games Design and Development course. The tuition fees to pursue this program is Pound 24496.0. English language proficiency test accepted for admission to HWU MDes Games Design and Development are IELTS and PTE. Graduation cutoff for admission is 50.0%.

Duration	12 months
Course Level	PG Degree
Mode of Course	Full Time
International Students Admission Website	Go to Website
Tuition & Fees	₹26.01 Lakh View full breakup
Type of University	Public
Official Career Service Website	Go to Website

MDes Games Design and Development
at
HWU
Highlights

It is the perfect stepping stone to enable students to smoothly transition to design and programming roles in the games industry.
This innovative programme provides students with a unique opportunity to design and develop their own computer game to the highest industry standards while gaining hands-on experience with the product lifecycle, gathering technical and professional skills, and further practical entrepreneurship knowledge
This Masters degree aims to concentrate on delivering a practical learning experience where students will be able to design game ideas, program prototypes, and fully release/publish their own game concepts at the end of their studies
The MDes project itself is undertaken in semester 3 as defined by the Masters Project in Games and it allows students the opportunity to finalise their Master’s game design ideas, further develop their games, and release/publish their Master’s work

MDes Games Design and Development
at
HWU
Rankings

University Ranking

Rank	Rank Publisher
#40	UK University The Complete University Guide, 2025
#66	University The Guardian, 2025
#127	Europe QS, 2025

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MDes Games Design and Development
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Entry Requirements

Requirements for 12th grade Lock Icon

No specific cutoff mentioned

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50%
An honours degree in an appropriate discipline (e.g. Computer Science, Electrical Engineering Mathematics) with programming as a component of their degree or equivalent at the 2:2 level

Reasonable experience in programming and University level Maths, and some familiarity with games is preferable.

A good first degree in a relevant subject. From most Universities, this means an overall score of 55% or above.

University will consider students whose grades are slightly lower than this (52% or above) Universities of Delhi/ Mumbai/ Calcutta/ Madras/ Pune/ Bangalore/ Rajasthan and this will depend on other factors, such as any relevant work experience, the quality of the references students can provide etc
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PTE

Marks - 58/90
58-64

IELTS

Marks - 6.5/9
with no component under 6.0

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Other eligibility criteria Lock Icon

If applicants have met the above school level English Language qualifications but did so between 6-10 years ago, the university will accept an official letter from the university at which applicants studied their undergraduate degree stating that the language of instruction and assessment for their degree was English. To do this applicants must have graduated within 2 academic years of the enrolment date for their proposed Heriot-Watt degree programme. If they graduated more than 2 academic years ago, in exceptional circumstances the university will consider a letter from their employer confirming English is the language of the workplace. In this case, their employer must be a verifiable, international company or government agency, the letter must come from their employer’s HR department or line manager and the signatory of the letter must be contactable
The University has the right to call students for a pre-CAS interview at its discretion

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Conditional Offer Lock Icon

Yes
A conditional university offer means that you have been accepted at the university and have a place if you meet the set entry requirements. The condition can be made up of a few variables including GCSE grades, A-level grades, UCAS points, IELTS and English language requirements.

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MDes Games Design and Development
at
HWU
Application Process

Step one

Prepare documents for application

CV is required (For MA Interior Architecture and Design and MA Fashion and Textiles Design)

Step two

Additional documents required

Relevant transcripts from a current or previous programme of study
Proof of English language ability
References (if applicable)
Copy of the photo page of the passport
A portfolio of work which demonstrates skills and creativity (For MA Fashion and Textiles Design)
A portfolio of past design work (For MA Interior Architecture and Design)
ELP documentary evidence required for MSc in Construction Project Management
Students must submit a 2 or 3 page research proposal for MSc Advanced Computer Science

Step three

Start your online application

https://www.hw.ac.uk/uk/study/postgraduate/games-design-development.htm#fees-and-funding

Step four

Application deadline

Fall (Sept): 2nd Aug

*The dates specified are tentative dates as per the previous year records. Our expert counselors can help with exact deadline date. Connect with the expert now!

MDes Games Design and Development
at
HWU
Fees

1st year tuition fees

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Tuition & fees	INR 26,00,985

Other expenses in 1st Year

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Hostel & Meals	INR 7,43,260
Books and Supplies	INR 31,854
Total approximate fees	INR 7,75,114

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 Pound = INR 106.18 | Tuition & expenses were last updated on 22ⁿᵈ October 2024

MDes Games Design and Development
at
HWU

Scholarships

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Heriot Watt University
Students Ratings & Reviews

4.4/5

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Vibe of Campus

Multi-dimensional
Friendly
Academically oriented
Fun loving

Student Views

60% students never faced discrimination in this university

Internships4

Part time work4.3

Post study jobs4

Quality of faculty4.7

Student Life5

Value for money4

Public transportation4.3

Safety5

Indian Food4.3

Permanent Immigration4

Vaishnav Vijayakumar Sasikala Verified Icon

MSc Commercial Management and Quantity Surveying - Batch of 2023

Offered by Heriot Watt University

4.5

Heriot-Watt university where safety, peace and future lies ahead

Tips: First of all life and the thought process change after coming to a different country. Britain is a place where most people are open-minded hence coming from a religious background makes us think as normal human beings. I got a scholarship of 1500 pounds from my university for an interview that they conducted before providing CAS. University life was so good that never made me regret it during my entire course. United Kingdom is a place where nature is touched with development so the feel while living in Edinburgh is perfect. The course and the study structure are so good that enable us to get a deep understanding of the course as well as prepares us for the current engineering situation.

Likes (Student Life): I study at Heriot-Watt University at Edinburgh, the university is situated towards the countryside which has a nice view. This provides the peaceful experience that I and other students have at the university. Each day we would go to the university for our daily classes and is most enjoyable when we are friends with the professor. Our university conducts different events. The most fun is the beer festival which of course is one good experience. Participation in the events depends on our classes and the timing of the events. There are different student clubs that are active all throughout the year.

Dislikes (Post study jobs): There are wide variety of jobs here in UK which can obviously be found in the largest job-serving platform called "indeed". No matter what the job is the candidate must go through the interview process. The hiring people look into the candidate's capability of doing the work and the ability to adapt to their environment. The minimum wage in UK is 10.42 pounds so usually the starting salary range is around 21000 pounds. As we all know each job has its own value and the pay of the job lies in parallel to the nature of the work done. One thing I like to point out is about visa sponsorship, many companies offer work visa sponsorship and the number of companies that offer Tier-2 work visas is growing day by day. All the details of it can be found on the official website of UK Visa and Immigration. The chance of getting an offer for visa sponsorship depends on the candidate's performance in the company.

Reviewed on 10 May 2023Read more

Rushikesh birhade Verified Icon

MSc in Construction Project Management - Batch of 2023

Offered by Heriot Watt University

4.2

One of the best experience

Tips: There are scholarships provided at the start of the admission. You need to ask about those. The university is very particular about the assignments. Lots of skills are polished. Personality is developed overall. The country and university are really safe for students.

Likes (Student Life): There are lots of activities present in the student union. The library has an immense collection of books. The student union weekly has some other activities for students to keep them engaged. Games night, movies are also planned to make you feel less homesick.

Dislikes (Internships): The university helps in the preparation of CV and cover letter for applications. It helps you in interview preparation. They do not give interview opportunities. There are no on-campus placement options. The student has to take their own efforts to grab any internship.

Reviewed on 9 May 2023Read more

Gurwinder Singh Verified Icon

Bachelor of Business Administration, BBA - Batch of 2015

Offered by Heriot Watt University

4.4

Helpful teachers at Heriot Watt University.

Tips: Students can expect a great time studying here. The campus is amazing, classrooms are upbeat and equipped with modern technology. Faculty is up to the mark. Just hunt out for cheaper accommodation if you can near the campus to save on traveling cost.

Likes (Quality of faculty): The teachers are great here. Very helpful when it comes to taking special classes and attending student queries. They have a great sync-up with students and encourage doubts even after classes. Every professor is highly acclaimed and qualified to deliver great learning.

Dislikes (Value for money): The university is quite expensive when it comes to transportation and living. I am living with my relatives but still due to lack of time for pursuing part time opportunities, the cost goes way higher for students with a tight monthly budget. Fee is high as well.

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2022Read more

KRANTHI KUMAR SHOLINGAPURAM Verified Icon

BSc (Hons) Data Sciences - Batch of 2023

Offered by Heriot Watt University

4.3

Best campus experience. Good opportunities at HERIOT WATT UNIVERSITY.

Tips: With the number of international students here, it's a very easy transition just the weather is a little cold so be prepared for that. Other than that, feel right at home! Scholarships are available if you apply for them early on in the process. Overall, quite happy with my choice of course and the HERIOT WATT University is a beautiful place to live, would definitely consider studying here. Likes;- The university has a job board through which students can apply for part-time jobs and internships. However, they should also check LinkedIn regularly for any new openings. Often, professors and university staff post vacancies on LinkedIn as well as emails, so keep a tab on your emails as well. Dislikes;-Hostel may improve the taste of food.

Reviewed on 27 Nov 2023Read more

Ram Pradev Verified Icon

MSc Business Strategy, Leadership and Change - Batch of 2023

Offered by Heriot Watt University

4.9

This university is worth for money and a respectable one in Edinburgh.

Tips: Do research about your course details correctly before selecting one, go through the entire website for courses, accommodation and the living culture. Talk to the seniors if have chance to contact them. Join groups in social media to find the information.

Likes (Safety): High safety rules and always monitored in the city and inside university. Good ethical safety culture maintained in the university. No need to worry on getting lost inside university as you can find security officials everywhere who can guide you.

Dislikes (Indian Food): If you can self cook, then you have no issues, if not then getting native food is expensive. You can still get ready to eat food inside university but not in large volume. If you have good baggage weight then pack good amount of packed foods from India itself.

Reviewed on 29 Sep 2022Read more

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