Educational Games - Advanced Topics A1F

Education facts

Code: IT778A

<p>The course deepens the student's understanding of game based learning. The course takes a system perspective on how games are introduced and used in different training and teaching contexts. Thereby the course addresses opportunities and challenges associated with using games and so called game technologies in teaching and training. This includes, for example, technical solutions and their usefulness in educational settings as well as how the game medium in itself impacts learning content and results. The course delivers knowledge required to adopt a critical perspective on game-based learning in a wide range of areas in teaching and training.</p>

Entry requirements

The course has the following entry requirements: passed IT727A Serious Games - Research and Development A1N and passed IT736A Game Design A1N (or the equivalent). A further requirement is proof of skills in English, equivalent of studies at upper secondary level in Sweden, known as English 6 or English level 2. This is normally demonstrated by means of an internationally recognized test, e.g., IELTS, TOEFL, or an equivalent.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Educational Games - Advanced Topics A1F

  University of Skövde

  Skövde

  Start date: 18 January 2027

  End date: 28 March 2027

  Pace of study: 50 %