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University of Siegen

Siegen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Complementary Subject in Play and Games Studies

Original title: Ergänzungsfach Play und Games Studies

German6 semesters full-time; 12 semesters part-timeNo Tuition / Semester Fee OnlyNorth Rhine-Westphalia

This Bachelor of Arts complementary subject program provides in-depth study of the history, aesthetics, and theories of play and games. It analyzes analog and digital games and their cultural roles in society, including practical experience through initiatives like the USK57 student gaming project.

Overview

Why this program?

No tuition fees or semester-fee only
On Campus
Arts & Design
Combination with core philosophical faculty subjects
Focus on analog and digital games
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Complementary Subject in Play and Games Studies

Program summary

Good fit, outcomes, and skills

Best for

Undergraduates interested in cultural, theoretical, and practical aspects of games and play within humanities disciplines.

Career outcomes

  • Game design support roles
  • Cultural analysis of games
  • Educational game development
  • Research in play and game studies
  • Media and communication fields

Skills you will learn

  • Critical analysis of play and games
  • Understanding game aesthetics and history
  • Cultural impact assessment
  • Theoretical frameworks in game studies
  • Practical engagement with gaming communities

Admissions

Requirements at a glance

Admission typeOpen Admission
RequirementsMust be combined with a core subject in the Philosophical Faculty under study model B or D; Applicable only with Fachhochschulreife, Abitur, or equivalent qualifications
DeadlineNo application necessary; direct enrollment
LanguageGerman
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Tuition & costs

What to budget for

TuitionNo Tuition / Semester Fee Only
FeesSemester fee may apply
Living costsApprox. EUR 850-1,200/month

Careers

Where this can lead

Game design support roles
Cultural analysis of games
Educational game development
Research in play and game studies
Media and communication fields

University

University of Siegen

University of Siegen is located in Siegen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Open the official program page for the latest application details, deadlines, and documents.

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