Providing the Best Education for Tomorrow’s Game Developers
The UC Santa Cruz MS in Games & Playable Media and MS in Serious Games are 5 quarter, intensive programs in which students are offered challenging project-based game development courses to set career paths on the right trajectory.
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Modern Facilities in Silicon Valley
Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, the UCSC GPM and SG Master’s programs offers unprecedented access to game industry companies, game development resources, networking, and events.
Opportunities for Innovation
The degrees culminate in a comprehensive, collaborative capstone project. Students work together in spring, fall, and winter quarters to learn fundamental game engineering and project management practices while also pitching and developing project ideas. Come get a taste of what we do here!
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If you have questions or would like to schedule a visit, don’t hesitate to contact us at msgames@ucsc.edu for more information. We can’t wait to hear from you!