Masters in Games, Aesthetics and Narration

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Application Fee: SEK 900

Academic Qualifications: Applicants should have successfully completed a bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a recognized institution with a minimum overall score of 55% or equivalent.

English language proficiency:

• IELTS: A minimum overall score of 6.5 or 7.0 with no individual component below 6.0.
• TOEFL: A minimum overall score of 90.
• PTE Academic: A minimum overall score of 62.

The University of Skövde offers a range of scholarships to international students, helping to make education in Sweden more accessible and affordable. These scholarships are designed to support students from outside the European Union (EU), European Economic Area (EEA), and Switzerland who are pursuing higher education at the university.

University of Skövde Scholarships for Non-EU/EEA Students: The University of Skövde offers a limited number of scholarships to students from non-EU/EEA countries who have been admitted to a full-time master's program. These scholarships typically cover tuition fees, with the amount and eligibility criteria depending on the student's academic performance and the program applied for. Scholarships are highly competitive and are awarded based on merit.

Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals (SISGP): The Swedish Institute offers scholarships to international students from certain countries, which can be applied to study at Swedish universities, including the University of Skövde. These scholarships cover both tuition fees and living expenses for the duration of the study program. Students must meet specific criteria, including leadership potential, academic excellence, and professional background, to be eligible for these scholarships.

Program-Specific Scholarships: Some degree programs at the University of Skövde may offer program-specific scholarships to international students. These scholarships are typically available for students applying for highly competitive or specialized programs. 

Partner University Scholarships: The University of Skövde collaborates with various partner universities around the world, offering scholarships to students from specific countries or institutions. These scholarships may be available for both undergraduate and postgraduate students and can be applied for through the partnership agreements between the universities.

Early Bird Scholarships: In some cases, the University of Skövde offers early bird scholarships to international students who meet certain early application deadlines. These scholarships may provide partial tuition fee reductions and are designed to encourage early applications for students who demonstrate academic excellence.

External Scholarships and Funding Opportunities: In addition to university-specific scholarships, international students may also explore external funding opportunities from government organizations, foundations, or other institutions in their home countries. The university provides information and guidance on where to find these external scholarships, though the application and eligibility requirements are determined by the scholarship providers.

Graduates of the Master’s in Games, Aesthetics, and Narration from the University of Skövde are equipped to pursue a wide range of careers within the creative and game development industries. The program’s focus on narrative design, visual aesthetics, and the integration of storytelling in interactive media allows graduates to apply their expertise to a variety of roles. 

Game Narrative Designer: As a narrative designer, graduates create the storylines, dialogue, and world-building elements within games. They are responsible for ensuring that the narrative is seamlessly integrated into the gameplay experience, balancing plot development with player interaction.

Game Designer (Aesthetics Focus): Graduates can work as game designers, focusing on the visual and emotional aspects of a game. They design how the game looks, feels, and how it conveys atmosphere through art, animation, sound, and overall visual style, enhancing the player’s emotional connection with the game.

Interactive Storytelling Specialist: These professionals design stories that unfold based on player decisions, commonly found in adventure games, RPGs, and other story-driven genres. They specialize in creating branching narratives that provide players with agency and personalized experiences.

Game Art Director: With a strong foundation in both aesthetic principles and game design, graduates can take on roles as art directors. In this position, they oversee the visual direction of a game, working with artists, designers, and other creative professionals to create cohesive and immersive game worlds.

Level Designer (Narrative and Aesthetic Focus): Graduates can become level designers, working on creating game environments that not only function well from a gameplay perspective but also enhance the narrative and aesthetic experience. They craft the settings where stories unfold, ensuring both gameplay and narrative elements align.

Content Creator for Interactive Media: With the increasing demand for multimedia storytelling, graduates can work as content creators, designing engaging interactive experiences for platforms like VR/AR, mobile apps, and other digital media. They can design immersive environments and narratives that appeal to diverse audiences.

Video Game Producer (Creative Focus): In a production role, graduates can oversee the creative and artistic direction of a game, coordinating teams to bring the game’s vision to life. They ensure that the narrative and aesthetic components of a game meet the production goals, timeline, and budget.

Game Writer/Scriptwriter: Game writers are responsible for crafting engaging and compelling dialogue, character arcs, and plotlines that make up the narrative backbone of games. Graduates can also work on writing scripts for cinematic sequences, interactive dialogues, and world-building.

UX/UI Designer for Games: These professionals focus on the player's interaction with the game. UX/UI designers with a strong background in aesthetics and storytelling are vital in making sure that the game’s interface is intuitive, aesthetically pleasing, and immersive.

Narrative Researcher (Game Studies): Graduates can also pursue academic or research-based roles, investigating the intersection of storytelling, games, and culture. They can work as researchers in academic institutions, studying the impact of narrative design in games or publishing research that pushes the boundaries of storytelling in the digital age.

Cinematic Director for Games: Graduates interested in the film and media side of gaming can take on roles as cinematic directors, overseeing the in-game cinematics and how they convey key narrative moments. This role blends game direction with a focus on cinematic storytelling techniques.

Community Manager/Content Specialist: Many games require strong engagement with their player community, and graduates can take on roles as community managers or content specialists, crafting compelling narratives that resonate with players and encouraging ongoing interaction with the game.

Game Marketing and PR Specialist: Graduates with an interest in the business side of games can pursue careers in marketing or public relations. Their skills in storytelling and aesthetics help shape how a game is marketed, creating narratives that resonate with the target audience and boosting the game’s visibility.

Freelance Creative Consultant: For those interested in independent work, graduates can become freelance consultants, offering services in narrative design, aesthetic consultation, and interactive storytelling for game studios, indie developers, or media companies.

Transmedia Storytelling Specialist: With the rise of cross-media storytelling, graduates can work on projects that extend game narratives into other forms of media, such as television, film, or novels. Transmedia specialists create cohesive story worlds that transcend multiple platforms, engaging fans across various forms of media.