Serious Games - Research and Development A1N

Education facts

Code: IT727A

<p>Computer games are used throughout our society. People play on the bus, at home and at work and we can see how computer games concern a number of areas in the society of today. Furthermore, we see an important industry emerging. The term serious games refers to games that engage the user, and contribute to the achievement of a defined purpose other than pure entertainment (whether or not the user is consciously aware of it). The additional purposes can, for example, be education, training, health care or marketing. The course aims to give an orientation of current research and practice within the field of serious games.</p>

Entry requirements

Bachelor’s degree.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.

• Serious Games - Research and Development A1N

  University of Skövde

  Skövde

  Start date: 31 August 2026

  End date: 17 January 2027

  Pace of study: 25 %