Middlesex University - MDX (reviews)

I studied Games Design at Middlesex University and overall had a fairly positive experience. The course gives you a solid introduction to different areas of game development, including design theory, basic programming, and working with industry-standard tools. It’s especially good if you’re still figuring out which part of game development interests you most, as it exposes you to a bit of everything.

One of the stronger aspects is the practical focus. There are quite a few group projects, which can be hit or miss depending on your team, but they do reflect how game development works in real life. When the group dynamic is good, you can learn a lot about collaboration, deadlines, and problem-solving. You also end up with a small portfolio by the end, which is useful when applying for jobs or further opportunities.

used to be just okay, but it has improved by miles in recent years. The biggest upgrade is the variety of courses on offer, which now feels far more relevant, flexible, and aligned with what the industry actually needs. The quality of personnel has also noticeably stepped up. Lecturers and support staff are more engaged, more professional, and genuinely invested in student outcomes rather than just ticking boxes.
That said, campus life was honestly boring as hell. While the academic side has improved, the overall student experience still felt flat, with limited energy, weak community vibes, and not much happening outside of classes. If they invested more into clubs, events, and spaces that actually encourage interaction, the university could be a much more enjoyable place to spend a few years. Right now, it feels like a place you come to study, not a place you really belong to.

The course is releavnt with real world examples for when joining the workforce. The lecturers are passionate and actually genuinely interested in the students learning and want them to do well. The campus has a great vibe and feel.

Being able to effectively communicate with your lecturers and understand the work that si required and also when you run into problems being able to ask your lecturers for directions, that is very important and when you combine your self motivation and discipline your will be able to get through university like a piece of cake