Master in 2027

The tuition fee is 25,609 USD per year.

Immerse yourself in a collaborative, industry-focused environment where you will master the art of game development through our bespoke teaching suites and state-of-the-art studios. This programme is designed for aspiring game artists who want to push the boundaries of visual storytelling, character design, and environmental art for major platforms like PlayStation. You will benefit from unique engagement opportunities with our commercial games studio, Steel Minions, and have the chance to collaborate directly with game designers and programmers on cutting-edge projects.

We foster a creative community where you can experiment with diverse game art styles and techniques employed by top-tier studios such as Rockstar, Playground Games, and Sumo Digital. Our curriculum emphasizes professional identity, requiring you to develop a robust, industry-ready portfolio that showcases your technical expertise and creative vision. Whether you are interested in character art, environment design, or concept development, you will graduate as a globally-minded professional equipped to make a significant impact in the international gaming industry.

Sheffield Hallam University, established in 1843 and based in Sheffield, is a large modern university serving around 31,000 students, including approximately 3,100 international learners. The university is known for applied teaching, industry-aligned courses and strong professional links across disciplines from business and health to engineering and the creative industries. Students benefit from modern facilities, well-equipped labs and specialist studios tailored to career-focused learning.

The campus ethos emphasizes employability: placements, work-based projects and employer partnerships are embedded across many programs, helping students gain practical experience and build professional networks. Academic staff work closely with industry and regional employers on applied research and innovation, creating pathways into internships and graduate roles. Dedicated student support services assist with academic skills, careers advice and wellbeing.

Sheffield itself is a friendly, affordable student city with good transport links to the north of England and easy access to green spaces and cultural venues. International students often highlight the city’s welcoming community, active student societies and opportunities to balance study with outdoor activities. For those seeking a practical, career-oriented university experience in the UK, Sheffield Hallam offers strong employer engagement, supportive services and an accessible urban lifestyle.