Master of Science in Game and Media Technology
Utrecht University
Key Information
Campus location
Utrecht, Netherlands
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
2 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
EUR 2,209 / per year
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Introduction
Are you curious
- About the use of games for health, education, and saving the earth?
- How you can use multimodal, mobile, and AR/VR interaction to improve and create new experiences?
- How you can develop a new generation of real-time graphics and AI for interactive applications?
If you’re interested in questions like these, then the Game and Media Technology Master’s program at Utrecht University might be it for you!
Apply Developments to New Innovations
The game landscape is constantly changing, and new developments come up at a rapid pace. The industry, therefore, needs professionals who can apply these developments to new innovations and know-how to implement them within an organization. The Game and Media Technology Master’s program will train you to become such a professional.
Only Research Master's in the Netherlands
Game and Media Technology is the only game research Master in the Netherlands. The focus is not on playing games, but rather on the technological aspects of games and multimedia in the context of computer science. You will therefore work on creating the systems and techniques behind the game and media system.
In this Research Master's you will explore:
- Modeling virtual worlds
- Creating character animation and behavior
- Computer vision-based video analysis
- Building multi-sensory interfaces
You’ll test the systems and technologies in our labs such as the Motion Capture Lab or the Crowd Simulation Lab.
Program Outcome
Apply Developments to New Innovations
The game landscape is constantly changing, and new developments come up at a rapid pace. The industry, therefore, needs professionals who can apply these developments to new innovations and know-how to implement them within an organization. The Game and Media Technology Master’s program will train you to become such a professional.
Only Research Master's in the Netherlands
Game and Media Technology is the only game research Master in the Netherlands. The focus is not on playing games, but rather on the technological aspects of games and multimedia in the context of computer science. You will therefore work on creating the systems and techniques behind the game and media system.
In this Research Master's you will explore:
- Modeling virtual worlds
- Creating character animation and behavior
- Computer vision-based video analysis
- Building multi-sensory interfaces
You’ll test the systems and technologies in our labs such as the Motion Capture Lab or the Crowd Simulation Lab.
Career Opportunities
The gaming industry has undergone rapid development in the past decades and now generates turnover that exceeds that of the entertainment and movie industry. Needless to say, the industry requires many savvy employees with high-level degrees in gaming and multimedia. In addition, the potential of games as an educational tool is increasingly recognized, giving rise to new market opportunities. The rapid development of the computer sciences and computer hardware – including new gaming media such as mobile phones – drives the constant need for up-to-date professionals.
Academic Careers
For graduates interested in a research-oriented career, the Master’s degree offers the opportunity to start a PhD research project, leading to a doctorate degree in any of the related topics at a university in the Netherlands or abroad. There are a number of such positions available within the Centre for Advanced Gaming and Simulation, and our staff maintains extensive contacts with other universities. Graduates may also find challenging positions in research departments of international companies.
Professional Careers
Graduates with an interest in software development are well qualified for jobs in many different companies, in such fields as:
- Multimedia
- Consumer electronics
- 3D web design
- Game development
- Industrial computer vision
- Medical image analysis
- Automated cartography
- Geographical information systems
- 3D interactive systems
Their work could involve the development or supervision of new products and applications. Graduates are also qualified for jobs in consultancy or can establish a start-up company in an emerging market.