How can I choose between two compelling Master's programs in art?

Hello Everyone,

I'm torn between pursuing a Master's in Comics and Graphic Novels or Games Art and Design as a path to a career in one of these fields. These programs offer industry connections and strong training, so they're a great way to break into the industry. I’m currently based in London and prefer staying here, which leans me toward Games Art and Design, though Comics and Graphic Novels still pull at me. One is in Teesside which is not in London whereas the game art and design is in London at Goldsmiths and for me, I don't want to leave London. I found two other Masters in Comics that are in the US which makes my argument of staying in the UK in London even worse but then again US is enticing because well it's US and I get to go abroad.

Manga is another passion, I literally have a story planned out in my head but that would require moving to Japan to do a Master’s in Manga and to get accepted, reaching business-level Japanese language proficiency, which seems like a stretch right now.

[CONTEXT]

I’m a beginner in art with no experience in drawing or 3D modeling. Currently, I'm focusing on Blender due to a hand injury that prevents me from sketching, but I should recover by next year before starting a Master's. I've got a course in Blender and a hand sketching course by Trent Kanuga. My background is in Biological Sciences (BSc), and I’m currently working in customer service, but my true passion is art. I'm in my mid-twenties, I’m looking to transition into a creative career.

[THOUGHTS]

I’m torn between pursuing manga, graphic novels, or games art and design. I love character design, especially in RPG fantasy/sci-fi styles like LOTR, WoW, Gw2, Diablo and Warhammer 40K, but I’m also passionate about storytelling through comics and manga. I fear picking one path will lead to regrets about missing the other. If there were a Master's in Comics in London, I’d lean toward that, but I’d still feel like I’m missing out on game art.

This "just in case" mindset has held me back, leaving me stuck and indecisive. I plan to revisit this with my therapist, as I don't want this mentality to keep limiting me. While I love manga, I’m unsure if I’m ready for the demanding life of a comic artist, working long hours to meet deadlines.

[QUESTIONS]

What should I do to figure out the right path? Do I need to try all three? The problem is the Master's deadlines are approaching, and I need to decide by December for 2025. I can't afford to wait until 2026 and stay stuck in customer service. I don't have enough time to explore everything, especially with my hand injury limiting my practice. If I rush, I might regret choosing the wrong path. I feel completely stuck.