Program Overview
The Games and Playable Media at University of California Santa Cruz is a MSc programme in Communications & Media over 12 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 communications & media. 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 Games and Playable Media programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 8
- Tuition: USD 32,852 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 17,750 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Santa Cruz, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Games and Playable Media programme are prepared for diverse careers in communications & media:
- Journalist
- PR Manager
- Content Strategist
- Media Producer
- Digital Marketing Manager
- Communications Officer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Computer Science
- Multimedia Software
- Graphic Design
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Students earning a Ph.D. or M.S. in Computer Science with a focus on games augment their basic computer science knowledge with classes in topics such as Artificial Intelligence in Games, Computer Animation, Playable Media and Interactive Narrative. Graduate-level game courses at UC Santa Cruz are largely taught by tenure-track faculty whose primary research area is games, which is important since research is an essential part of a graduate student\'s work. To graduate with a Ph.D., each student is required to conduct a body of research culminating in the writing of a doctoral dissertation. The Ph.D. program generally takes five years, while the M.S. generally takes two.
English Proficiency: IELTS 8 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 32,852 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 17,750 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 32,852 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 17,750 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 8
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of California Santa Cruz 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 California, Santa Cruz
University of California, Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, United States
University of California, Santa Cruz is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months
