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MA/MS in Game Development: Player Experience

MA/MS in Game Development: Player Experience

Skövde, Västra Götaland, Sweden

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MA/MS in Game Development: Player Experience at University of Skövde in Skövde, Sweden is a master's degree programme. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered on campus. It carries 120.0 credits (ECTS).

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Degree: Master's Degree

Duration: 2 years

Delivery: On Campus

Credits: 120.0 (ECTS)

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Last checked October 2026 · Source: his.se ·

Program details

Overview

This two-year master's programme focuses on player experience, examining how players experience games through research, design and evaluation. The first autumn includes player experience research and development, player experience in practice and game design. The spring covers advanced player experience topics, experimental game evaluation, game development research and field studies. The programme leads to a Master of Science over 120 credits and is taught in English at Skövde.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Bachelor's degree equivalent to a Swedish kandidatexamen within informatics, computer science or digital media studies (or similar), plus English 6 or English level 2, normally shown by IELTS, TOEFL or equivalent.

Application Details

Start Date: Autumn 2026

Application Deadline: 15 January 2026

About University of Skövde

Type: University

Control: Public

Students: 9,569

Programs: 26

Location: Skövde, Västra Götaland, Sweden

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does MA/MS in Game Development: Player Experience award?

University of Skövde awards a Master's Degree on completion of this programme.

How long does MA/MS in Game Development: Player Experience take?

The programme runs for 2 years.

Can MA/MS in Game Development: Player Experience be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at University of Skövde.

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