Admission requirements

The Master Game Technology is an excellent match with the bachelor's programme of Creative Media and Game Technologies. Alternatively, you are eligible if you hold a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in any relevant game development area, for example IT, programming, art, animation, design, and production. Or if you have an alternative background (such as architecture) with an exceptional interest in game technologies.

Pre-existing knowledge in the field you wish to explore is required. If you wish to make something to substantiate your research, for example a test scene with different mood settings, you will already need to possess the skills required to make that test scene.

We encourage applicants who are working in the industry and already have a bachelor's degree. If you want to take a year off to take your skills and knowledge further, then we would be happy to receive your application.

To prepare for this master’s programme, you are required to do a literature review assignment in the field you wish to research. In addition, you must provide a portfolio or demonstrate relevant industry experience that your expertise, knowledge, and skills in your chosen area of research.

Both the literature review and the portfolio will be evaluated and discussed during your intake interview.

The literature review will be assessed based on the following criteria:

• A clear and informative introduction to the chosen field of interest.
• A well-structured overview of current developments, innovations, and/or challenges in the field, supported by appropriate sources. In the game industry, blog posts and articles by industry experts are also considered valid sources.
• Relevance of the topic to the expertise available within the Games programme or ADE research. The subject should be directly related to the game industry or adjacent to it (e.g. virtual production).
• Demonstrated fundamental knowledge and skills in the selected research area.
• Evidence of interest in and support from industry partners.

In addition to the assignment, admission decisions are based on your educational background, English language requirements, personal qualities, and motivation. Relevant work experience in the field of study is preferred. This may include study-related experience, such as work placements. Depending on your test results, professional experience, and the subject area of your previous degree, you may be required to complete an additional course before being admitted to the programme.

Flowchart admission process 

This flowchart of the admission and selection process  (pdf) shows how BUas handles the applications of international students.
  

English language requirements

You will also be required to demonstrate sufficient results on one of these tests:

• Cambridge English Qualification results (B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency): minimum total score 169, and minimum sub score of 169 for speaking
• IELTS academic test: minimum overall band score of 6.0, and minimum sub score of 6.0 for speaking
• TOEFL iBT test: minimum overall score of 4,5 internet-based, and minimum sub score of 4 for speaking (old scoring system 80/20)
• Pearson PTE academic test: minimum overall score of 61, and a minimum sub score of 61 for speaking
• LanguageCert academic test: minimum total score of 65, and a minimum sub score of 65 for speaking

Please note: Tests must be taken at an official test center; home edition tests are not accepted, except in cases where regular language testing is unavailable or inaccessible/closed, for example due to unsafe conditions. In such cases, only the TOEFL Home Edition will be accepted. Please contact Student Office before scheduling your test date to confirm whether a home edition test would be accepted given your specific circumstances.

Exemptions from taking the English test

You do not need to submit an English test if:

• You graduated from Dutch havo or vwo or mbo 4
• You hold an International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma, Career-related Programme Certificate of the IB, US High School diploma, GCE A(S) levels, or European Baccalaureate certificate (English Language 1 or 2)
• Your previous education (completed secondary school or university) was taught in English in a native English-speaking country (Australia, Canada [except Quebec], Ireland, New Zealand, UK, USA)
• You hold a diploma listed by Nuffic with English as one of the exam subjects. Check the list of diplomas (pdf).

Overview Master Game Technology