The Cinematic and Video Game Architecture MArch course at the Bartlett School of Architecture requires students to create projects that combine architecture, film and video game design.

The Cinematic and Video Game Architecture MArch at UCL's Bartlett School of Architecture enables students to design innovative projects at the convergence of architecture, film and video games.

The Bartlett is ranked number one in the world for Architecture and Built Environment (QS World University Ranking by Subject 2025) and number one in the UK for Architecture (The Guardian University Guide 2026).

School: The Bartlett School of Architecture, UCL
Course: Cinematic and Videogame Architecture MArch
Type: Postgraduate
Location: London, UK
Course dates: September 2026 to September 2027
Application deadline: 26 June 2026 for applicants who require a visa and 28 August 2026 for applicants who do not require a visa

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What will I learn during this course?

– Skills applicable to the film, video game and immersive environments industries
– Develop your own creative practice through design projects and historical and theoretical essay writing, culminating in the production of a final project that demonstrates unique research methods through a film, game or interactive environment

What are the requirements?

Typically, a minimum of a second-class UK degree in an appropriate subject or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard or significant relevant industry experience (over seven years of employment).

Applicants will be asked to provide a link to a portfolio of their design work once their completed application has been received, and should not send or upload work until it has been requested. Offers will be subject to an interview.

What facilities and resources are available?

– Cinematic and Video Game Architecture Studio, part of UCL East campus
– Your work will be exhibited in the annual Autumn Show – a showcase of student work attracting thousands of visitors to the school's central London home

What career prospects can I expect upon graduating?

Cinematic and Video Game Architecture MArch graduates have secured prestigious positions in architecture and media companies such as Foster + Partners Visualisation and Film team, award-winning British animation studio Aardman and Shanghai Legoland.

One graduate received a fellowship from global advertising firm WPP, while other graduates have founded independent design studios.

Cinematic and Videogame MArch graduate work has been recognised in international film festivals and awards, such as the Brighton Festival, the Toronto Film Festival and the BAFTA Student Awards.

The course also provides an excellent foundation for preparing a proposal for doctoral research in related subjects, with Cinematic and Videogame Architecture graduates already pursuing doctoral courses at the Bartlett.

Who teaches this course?

– Penelope Haralambidou, programme director
– Luke Pearson, programme director
– Michael Tite, programme director

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