Introduction to Transformative Game Design
Course, Master's level, 5SD315
Autumn 2023 Autumn 2023, Flexible, 50%, Distance learning, English
- Location
- Flexible
- Pace of study
- 50%
- Teaching form
- Distance learning
- Number of mandatory on-campus meetings
- 0
- Number of optional on-campus meetings
- 0
- Instructional time
- Mixed
- Study period
- 28 August 2023–5 November 2023
- Language of instruction
- English
- Entry requirements
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A Bachelor's degree, equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen, from an internationally recognised university. Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6.
- Selection
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Higher education credits (maximum 285 credits)
- Fees
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If you are not a citizen of a European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) country, or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees.
- First tuition fee instalment: SEK 15,000
- Total tuition fee: SEK 15,000
- Application deadline
- 17 April 2023
- Application code
- UU-54862
Admitted or on the waiting list?
- Registration period
- 27 July 2023–21 August 2023
- Information on registration from the department
About the course
Are you pursuing a career in a helping profession? Do you have experience with analogue role-playing games? Do you want to use analogue role-playing games in your work? At the Department of Game Design, you can study the power of transformative play. This foundational course gives you an overview of the theoretical and practical underpinnings of using roleplaying games as a vehicle for personal and social growth. It's the first of four courses which together make you eligible for the Certificate in Transformative Game Design.
Outline for distance course: The course is net-based and has no mandatory physical meetings. To follow the course, you will need a computer with internet connection.
Contact
- Study Counsellor Stephanie Noroozy
- gamedesign@speldesign.uu.se
- Study administration: Questions about registration, cancellation, certificates etc.
- studentservice-cg@uu.se