The Research M.Sc. in Digital Games is intended for students with experience in professional game development or academic research. The course is offered on a full-time basis only and is taken over two years. During this time students complete a research project while taking taught units (30 ECTS) complementing their research project (90 ECTS) as advised by their supervisor.

The Course shall be open to applicants in possession of a Bachelor degree from this University or from a university recognised by Senate for the purpose, in the areas of Information Technology, Engineering, Communications, the Humanities, the Social Sciences, or in any other area which the Board deems as appropriate. All applicants shall also submit a portfolio of recent works as well as a letter of motivation in order to demonstrate their experience and/or substantial talent and motivation. Applicants shall submit a research proposal aligned with their previous degree(s). Their admission may be made conditional on the results of an interview conducted by a board composed of at least three members appointed for the purpose by the Board. For the purpose of selection the research proposal is assessed by the Board of Studies in terms of clarity, feasibility and relevance. Recommendations for admission are determined by the Board of Studies, depending on the availability of appropriate supervisors.