Program Overview
The Game Development and Research at TH K\xc3\xb6ln (University of Applied Sciences) is a MSc programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Game Development and Research programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Germany and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 1,750 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 850 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Köln, Germany
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Game Development and Research programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Game design
- Visual aesthetics
- Interactive writing & storytelling
- Analogue and digital prototyping
- Video game & media studies
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Successful applicants hold an undergraduate degree (Bachelor\'s degree, Diplom, Magister, Master\'s degree or an equivalent degree).
- Professional experience of at least 12 months in a related field is required.
- English language skills at B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 1,750 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 850 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 1,750 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 850 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact TH K\xc3\xb6ln (University of Applied Sciences) directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About TH Köln (University of Applied Sciences)
TH Köln (University of Applied Sciences)
Cologne, Germany
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University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-07-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
- Credits 120