Offered by Brock University in St. Catharines, Canada, Game Studies (MA) is a master's degree in Digital Media & Game Development programme. The programme runs for 2 years. Tuition for international students is CAD 6,725 per semester (CAD 2,725 per semester for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Master's Degree
Field:Digital Media & Game Development
Duration: 2 years
Local tuition: CAD 2,725 / semester
International tuition: CAD 6,725 / semester
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Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
The Game Studies (MA) is offered by Brock University's Faculty of Humanities and leads to a Master of Arts degree. The interdisciplinary, interfaculty program examines the study and design of games in scholarly and professional contexts, with a focus on applying game studies and design principles to non-gaming fields such as education, public policy, and healthcare. Students complete the program full-time over six terms (two years) through a Major Research Project or Thesis route, with a single intake each September. Admission requires a four-year bachelor's degree, or equivalent, in a relevant discipline, or demonstrated experience studying or designing games, along with foundational knowledge of game studies or design and a minimum average of 80% over the last two years of study. Applicants submit an online application, transcripts, two references, and a written statement of intent of up to 2,500 characters describing their interest in the program and relevant experience. Graduates are prepared for doctoral study or research, design, and applied roles at the intersection of games and other fields.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:80.00 / %
Admission Requirements: Applicants require a four-year bachelor's degree, or equivalent, from an accredited institution in a relevant discipline, or demonstrated experience studying or designing games, with a minimum average of 80% in the last two years of study, plus foundational knowledge of game studies or design. Applicants requiring proof of English language proficiency must meet the standard graduate minimum (IELTS 6.5 overall, no band below 6.0, or an approved equivalent). Required application materials include an online application and the non-refundable application fee, transcripts, two references (academic preferred), and a written statement of intent of no more than 2,500 characters.
