Media Technology and Games
In this programme you learn to develop and design the technology behind the reproduction of images, sound, speech and graphics.
Your get the core education for doing research on computer games or designing or building them, and the programme can be studied as a 2-year MSc programme or as single courses.
Name: Media Technology and Games
Type: University Programme
Duration: 2 years
European transfer credits: 120 ECTS
In the Media Technology and Games programme, you will study areas such as Game Design, Programming, Theory & Analysis, Artificial Intelligence and Development.
You will work cross-disciplinarily, often on joint projects and actual game productions. The programme is focused on providing a core education for those wanting to do research on computer games, design them, or build them.
The Media Technology and Games programme has two branches:
- Design and analysis: Has a creative and analytical approach to games. This branch emphasizes the development and theoretical understanding of games.
- Technology: Focuses on the technological part of game development. You will learn about the technical implementation of games.
You will be able to work across the two areas or specialise in one of them.
Teaching varies between courses, class exercises and independent project work. Courses are given mostly in the form of lectures.
Media Technology and Games can be studied as a:
- 2-year MSc programme (120 ECTS)
You also have the possibility to take single courses or subjects within the programme.
If you choose to complete the master's degree programme, you will graduate with the academic title of Master of Science (MSc).
Educational Institutions
You can study Media Technology and Games at the IT University in Copenhagen (IT-Universitetet).
Entry Requirements
To be admitted to an MSc programme, you must have a bachelor's degree. If you want to work within the Technology branch, you must come with experience from a previous computer science education.
In addition, documentation may be required verifying your proficiency in English is at a specified level.
Contact the educational institution you wish to apply to for detailed information on entry requirements and required English proficiency levels.
To find out how you can get your foreign certificate assessed for recognition here in Denmark, see the Danish Agency for International Education.
Admission
The application deadline for MSc programmes varies according to the educational institution. Contact the individual institution for further information regarding its application deadline and forms. Apply directly at the university.
Exchange students should contact their home institution for information on application procedures and deadlines.
Tuition
There is a tuition fee for all full-time degree students, unless you are a student from a Nordic or EU country, or from Liechtenstein.
Students within an exchange programme are not required to pay tuition.
Contact the individual institution for more specific information.
Semester Start
An academic year is made up of two semesters, which begin around September 1 and February 1.
Further Information
You may find a list of courses taught in Danish at the Danish Ministry of Education website
You may find a list of courses taught in Danish at the Danish Ministry of Education website
You may find a list of courses taught in Danish at the Danish Ministry of Education website
You may find a list of courses taught in Danish at the Danish Ministry of Education website
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