Study Game Design PhD at University of Liverpool in the UK, University of Liverpool

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

The PhD in Game Design offers a unique opportunity to develop innovative and impactful research within the expansive and continually growing field of digital games. Situated within the culturally vibrant city of Liverpool and housed within the Department of Music, our PhD in Game Design will connect you to a rich network of regional talent and industries and provide access to state-of-the-art facilities. Our subject area approaches the study of games from a holistic and multidisciplinary perspective. Postgraduate research students in Game Design draw upon the knowledge and experience of specialists in various departments across the University’s internationally renowned research community. While you’re welcome to apply for and start this PhD year-round, most of our applications are received by 15 May each year and we encourage you to begin your studies in October, where possible.

Which department am I in?

University of Liverpool

Study options

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees

£25,350.00 (US$ 32,738) per year

Accommodation (Crown Place / Liverpool campus) - From: £197.33 per week (Single room)

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

December 2027

Venue

Main Site

The Foundation Building,

Brownlow Hill,

Liverpool,

L69 7ZX, Northern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees

£25,350.00 (US$ 32,738) per year

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

December 2026

Venue

Main Site

The Foundation Building,

Brownlow Hill,

Liverpool,

L69 7ZX, Northern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

Youll need a UK undergraduate degree, or international equivalent, in a subject relevant to game design, at 2:1 or above. Applicants with a joint honours degree are encouraged to apply. We would usually consider a taught masters level qualification to be an important precursor to research. You should send an outline of your proposed research topic and a sample of your written academic work with your application. An interview typically forms part of the selection process. We look at candidates not simply in the light of conventional profiles, but with regards to individual qualities. Mature students with non-traditional backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.