Overview

In this Game Technology course from Breda University of Applied Sciences (BUas) , you will dive deep into a subject of your choice. You will work on your own research project that contributes to the future of digital game technology. Your ideas take centre stage.

Before you start, you will write a project proposal outlining your research question and approach. Of course, you will not do this alone. You will receive support through a clear template and guidance from an experienced mentor who will help you shape your idea into a solid, relevant and feasible research project.

What can you do after your studies?

The Master Game Technology prepares you for future positions such as a specialist in art, programming or design. These positions are no entry-level jobs. A couple of years of work experience within the game industry is essential. With the Master Game Technology, in which you acquire solid academic and applied knowledge, you can achieve these positions faster.

After graduation you are entitled to the degree of Master of Science.

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Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Block A: Concept

During this first block you will be finetuning your topic of choice and phrasing your research question. You will also learn how to tackle your thesis and do your literature review so you know exactly what has been written on your topic.

Block B: Pre-production

During the second block you will be describing and planning your research and doing your first tests to check your process.

Block C: Production

In this block you will conduct your research, collect your data, and interpret it. Your thesis is coming together, and you can see how your initial research question can be answered.

Block D: Release

Finally, it is time to put in the finishing touches on your work and share your knowledge with the world by publishing your paper.

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-15 00:00:00

More details

Application is open until 15 August, but we strongly recommend applying before 1 July to avoid delays due to the summer holidays.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

61

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IELTS

6

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Breda, Netherlands

Disciplines

General Engineering & Technology Game Design View 3 other Masters in Game Design in Netherlands

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

61

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

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.

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.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

17250 EUR / year

≈ 17250 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

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EU/EEA Nationals

2695 EUR / year

≈ 2695 EUR / year

Living costs

Breda

Netherlands

1100 - 1500 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

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