Curriculum

The programme of Game and Media Technology (120 EC) usually takes two years to complete and consists of four parts:

Mandatory courses	16 EC
Primary electives	45 EC
Secondary electives	15 EC
Research part	44 EC

At the start of your study, you are required to compose a study plan from the components below, specifying the courses you plan to take, and when. The plan has to be approved by the programme coordinator. A form is mailed to when you start your master to check the validity of your plan.

Mandatory courses

You will take two 7.5 EC courses, two 0.5 EC courses. See the drop-down below for an overview.

Primary courses

You must choose six 7.5 EC courses or four 7.5 EC courses and one 15 EC course out of a list (see the drop-down below).

Secondary electives

The secondary electives are meant to broaden your interests and skills. You can gain work experience in industry by performing an internship on a specific research theme, or, with a profile direct your career towards education, communication or management or simply take extra courses that match your interest.

What can you choose?

A profile

To expand the thematic range of your master's programme, you can replace the secondary electives plus 15 EC primary electives by courses from a specific profile.

Two extra courses (7.5 EC each)

You can choose two 7.5 EC courses to give your programme a personal profile, to be chosen more liberally, also from other programmes.

Take two courses in the categories below:

More courses from the primary electives
An individual "Capita Selecta" (upon approval)
Courses from another programme in Utrecht University (upon approval)
Deficiency courses: courses from the bachelor's programme (in Dutch), which may be needed if you have non-standard background knowledge (upon approval).

Research part

In the Research part of the programme, you will combine the theoretical knowledge you obtained during courses with practical experimental skills leading to the Master’s thesis.

We organise a weekly colloquium in which staff members, guests and students give presentations on game & media technology topics. The colloquium is a good opportunity to learn about the research done by others, and game & media technology in general. It also gives you inspiration for your own (thesis) project. To obtain the 4 EC, it is mandatory to attend at least 25 colloquium sessions, and to give one presentation yourself.

All info about Research Project

Extra opportunities

Please note: the information below only applies when you want to combine two masters that are similar in terms of both subject matter and learning outcomes. It is possible to combine two totally different programmes, without overlap (Double Degree). Unlike the TWIN programme, a Double Degree is 240 EC minus standard possible exemptions. The double degree programme amounts to at least 210 EC.

The combined programme (TWIN) typically requires a minimum of 180 EC based on the combination of the chosen Master’s and can be completed in three years or less, depending on how well you are able to structure your studies. The Board of Examiners of both Master's programmes have to approve the proposed programme.

Requirements:

To be eligible for a Double Master's programme you must:

Have completed your bachelor's degree without delay
Meet the admission requirements for both Master's programmes you wish to combine
Demonstrate excellent academic records and strong motivation
Be able to handle the increased workload and academic demands of pursuing two degrees simultaneously

Important considerations:

Approval: The Board of Examiners of both Master's programmes must approve your proposed Double Master's programme
Tuition fees: For Dutch or EU/EER students, there is no additional tuition fee for pursuing a Double Master's programme
Time management: The programme requires excellent time management skills and academic discipline
Course selection: Your course selection must meet the minimum requirements for both Master's programme
Research Integration: Consider how to effectively integrate your research interests across both programmes

Students who finish the programme obtain two separate degrees, i.e. one diploma for each Master’s programme.

How to apply:

Contact the programme coordinator of the programme to express your interest in pursuing a Double Master's degree
Your application will be considered by the programme leaders of both Master's programmes involved
You must be enrolled in both participating Master's programmes
Together with the programme coordinators, complete and sign the Double Degree Master's Programme form
Include a motivation letter explaining why you want to pursue a Double Master's programme
Upload the completed form along with your application in Osiris Case

For more information, please consult the Education and Examinations Regulations (EER/OER) or contact one the Master’s programme coordinators.

Visual overview curriculum

If you start the programme in September, your curriculum will be as follows:

GMTE	Period 1	Period 2	Period 3	Period 4
Year 1 (60,5 EC)	- GSNS-INTRO (0.5 EC) - INFOMSCIP (7.5 EC) - Elective (7.5 EC)	- Elective(7.5 EC) - Elective (7.5 EC)	- F1-MHPSDL1 (0 EC) (prep for FI-MHPSDL2) - INFOMCV (7.5 EC) - Elective (7.5 EC)	- F1-MHPSDL1 (0 EC) (prep for FI-MHPSDL2) - Elective (7.5 EC) - Elective (7.5 EC)
Year 2 (59,5 EC)	- INFOMCGM4 (4 EC) - FI-MHPSDL2 (0.5 EC) (follow-up to F1-MHPSDL1) - Elective (7.5 EC) - Elective (7.5 EC)	- INFOMCGM4 (4 EC) - FI-MHPSDL2 (0.5 EC) (follow-up to F1-MHPSDL1) - INFOMGMT1 project proposal (15 EC)	- INFOMCGM4(4 EC) - INFOMGMT2Thesis (25 EC)	- INFOMCGM4(4 EC) -INFOMGMT2 Thesis (25 EC)

If you start the programme in February, your curriculum will be as follows:

GMTE	Period 1	Period 2	Period 3	Period 4
Year 1 (60,5 EC)	- GSNS-INTRO (0.5 EC) - INFOMCV (7.5 EC) - Elective (7.5 EC)	- Elective (7.5 EC) - Elective (7.5 EC)	- F1-MHPSDL1 (0 EC) (prep for FI-MHPSDL2) - INFOMSCIP (7.5 EC) - Elective (7.5 EC)	- F1-MHPSDL1 (0 EC) (prep for FI-MHPSDL2) - Elective (7.5 EC) - Elective (7.5 EC)
Year 2 (59,5 EC)	- INFOMCGM4 (4 EC) - FI-MHPSDL2 (0.5 EC) (follow-up to F1-MHPSDL1) - Elective (7.5 EC) - Elective (7.5 EC)	- INFOMCGM4 (4 EC) - FI-MHPSDL2 (0.5 EC) (follow-up to F1-MHPSDL1) - INFOMGMT1 project proposal (15 EC)	- INFOMCGM4 (4 EC) - INFOMGMT2Thesis (25 EC)	- INFOMCGM4 (4 EC) -INFOMGMT2 Thesis (25 EC)

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