Program Overview
The Digital Games at University of Malta is a MSc programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Digital Games programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Malta and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: EUR 13,700 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: Msida, Malta
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Digital Games programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Game Design
- Game Development
- Methods for Games Research
- Prototyping for Game Designers
- Formal Properties of Games
- Analysing Player Experience
- Game Design
- Game Development
- Methods for Games Research
- Game Engines
- Game AI
- Foundations of Games Studies
- Data Mining and Game Analytics
- Affective Computing and Player Experience
- Computational Game Creativity
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The Course shall be open to applicants in possession of a Bachelor degree from the University of Malta or from a university recognised by Senate for the purpose, in the areas of Information Technology, Engineering, Communications, the Humanities, the Social Sciences, or in any other area which the Board deems as appropriate.
All applicants shall also submit a portfolio of recent works as well as a letter of motivation in order to demonstrate their experience and/or substantial talent and motivation.The Board shall recommend to Senate the number of applicants that may be allowed to register for the Course, depending on the availability of resources. The Board shall announce the number of available places at the time of the call for applications.
When the number of places is so limited and the number of eligible applicants exceeds the number of places available, applicants shall be selected using the following criteria, and weightings:- degree type and classification and previous academic performance (60%)
- experience/talent in the area of the proposed study as demonstrated in a combined CV and portfolio document (20%) and
- study motivations as outlined in a letter of motivation (20%).
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 13,700 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: EUR 13,700 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Malta directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Malta
University of Malta
Msida, Malta
University of Malta is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Start Date 2017-10-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months