UDC Master’s studies programmes are open to students with an undergraduate degree or equivalent from a recognised Spanish university, or an equivalent qualification from a recognised third-level institution in the EHEA.
Candidates from non-EHEA university systems are not required to have their qualifications officially recognised, provided the UDC is satisfied that the learner outcomes and status of their non-EHEA qualification are homologous to the equivalent degree in Spain. This is an application-specific statement of equivalence only: under no circumstances may the University’s admission of non-EHEA qualifications be construed as a form of official accreditation.
Candidates from non-EHEA university systems are required to have their qualifications officially recognised if they request access to master's degrees that qualify for a regulated profession.
Applications for UDC Master’s studies programmes will be assessed on the basis of specific entry criteria, including the candidate’s academic qualifications and merits. Information relating to entry procedures and requirements will be included in the programme structure for each degree.
The decision to offer a student a place on a UDC Master’s degree programme is the result of an application-specific evaluation process, and has no bearing on the academic or professional status of the candidate’s existing qualifications.
More information on Master's studies programmes admission.
The profoundly multidisciplinary nature of this industry makes this qualification of interest to students from a wide range of backgrounds such as Art and Design, Audiovisual Communication, Computer Science and Business. The master's degree is oriented, through its lines of intensification, so that students can both broaden their previous training in their field of origin, specialising in the field of video games, and learn about other areas involved, adding this new training to their previous knowledge to acquire a more generalist profile for the sector.
The entry profile therefore corresponds to a higher degree in one of the subjects related to the courses taught in these studies. Given that there is no official catalogue of degrees, and although their names may differ, related degrees will be understood to be those degrees that provide training in competences similar to the following:
Degree in Audiovisual Communication, Degree in Computer Engineering, Degree in Industrial Design Engineering, Degree in Business Administration and Management, Degree in Business Studies, Degree in Fine Arts, Degree in Architecture Studies, Degree in Animation, Degree in Video Game Design and Development.
Students are expected to have enthusiasm for study and practical work and ease of integration into a team; with a first-person knowledge of the world of video games as a user, with curiosity and enthusiasm to learn how they are carried out and the way in which the industry develops.
Applications for places on UDC Master’s programmes should be made using the online application system on the UDC website. You can consult this webpage, for mor information.
Applications from students with degrees from non-EHEA university systems should be accompanied by officially notarised or apostilled translations (into either of the two official languages of the University of A Coruña) of the following documents:
Registration will be completed through the online registrar according to the dates indicated in the official admissions calendar for UDC Master’s programmes.
Where necessary, the following documentation should be submitted to the relevant Department within 10 calendar days of registration:
25 places offered in academic year 2023/2024
The deadlines for pre-registration in official master's degree studies are approved by the Governing Council of the UDC, and can be consulted on the following website.
There is a system of aids and scholarships for students in need. The different criteria, application procedures and deadlines depend on the body that convenes (own, regional and state) and the type of aid. You can consult the following links:
If you want to know in detail the rules and regulations related to the studies in the UDC can be seen here. You can also consult other documents relating to the academic regulations.
We also note the following: