Master's Programme in Game Studies

The Master's Programme in Game Studies offers a comprehensive exploration into the fundamental nature of games and play. As games expand beyond entertainment into various aspects of life, they have become a vital part of our social fabric, culture, and media landscape. This program is designed to cultivate experts in games and play, approaching the subject from interconnected perspectives: the games themselves, the players, game production, and games within culture. These viewpoints allow for analysis of the meaning and form of games, understanding player communities and their cultures, addressing game creation and development, and comprehending the societal and cultural contexts of games.

Careers

Graduates gain academic skills for analysis and observation of game developments, combined with a pragmatic, hands-on approach. This programme equips you to work in diverse professional roles within research, the public sector, and industry. Possible career paths include becoming a researcher, industry professional, critic, or specialist in interpreting, evaluating, and implementing games and related fields like social media.

• Researcher
• Industry Professional
• Critic
• Specialist in game interpretation and evaluation
• Social Media Specialist