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BA Ergänzungsfach Play und Games Studies (supplementary subject) at University of Siegen

University of Siegen, Germany

Programme overview

Bachelor of Arts supplementary subject on the history, aesthetics and theories of play, working close to the material: analogue and digital games are analysed in seminars, including how subcultures arise around games and the functions of play in society (entertainment, learning, economic factor). A student games initiative (USK57) offers extra-curricular involvement.

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years) full-time / 12 semesters (6 years) part-time  |  Study mode: full-time or part-time; German-taught; supplementary subject  |  Intake: winter semester  |  Location: Siegen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

Career pathways

Analysing everything connected to games and working in the related economic, educational and cultural fields: the games industry, games journalism, youth work or adult education, cultural institutions, or science (with a Master degree).

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Application information

Entry requirements

The supplementary subject can only be chosen together with a core subject in study models B and D of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities (Philosophische Fakultät). No separate application, direct enrolment.

Intake: winter semester

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years) full-time / 12 semesters (6 years) part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.uni-siegen.de/einschreibung

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