The Master’s Programme in Transformative Game Design is a two-year, part-time online program that focuses on the design of games as tools for social change, learning, and critical engagement. The program explores how game design can be used beyond entertainment to address real-world challenges such as education, sustainability, inclusion, and social transformation. Students study topics such as serious games, participatory design, game development theory, interactive storytelling, and socially impactful game systems.
Graduates develop strong transformative game design skills, interactive media expertise, and critical design competence, preparing them for careers in game development, educational technology, digital media industries, and research in serious games and interactive systems. Uppsala University offers a flexible academic environment that supports innovation in socially engaged and purpose-driven game design.
Key Facts
Key Facts
- Program Title: Transformative Game Design
- Degree Type: S. Master
- Duration: 2 years
- Mode of Study: Part-time, Online
- Application Deadline: 15 January 2027
- Location: Uppsala University, Sweden
- Field of Study: Game Design
- Language of Instruction: English
Program Structure
Semester 1 – Foundations of Transformative Game Design
• Introduction to Game Design
• Interactive Storytelling and Game Narrative
• Game Mechanics and User Experience (UX)
• Research Methods in Game Design
Semester 2 – Advanced Game Design Techniques
• Designing for Social Impact in Games
• Game Development and Prototyping
• Game Ethics and Player Interaction
• Elective Modules in Transformative Game Design
Semester 3 – Specialized Game Design
• Designing Serious Games and Educational Games
• Game Design for Behavior Change
• Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality in Game Design
• Fieldwork/Research Project in Transformative Game Design
Semester 4 – Master’s Thesis & Final Project
• Independent Research / Thesis
• Advanced Game Design for Social Impact
• Final Presentation & Research Evaluation
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Transformative Game Design Master’s program can pursue careers in game development, interactive storytelling, UX/UI design, and game-based learning. With expertise in designing transformative gaming experiences, alumni can work as game designers, narrative designers, game developers, and game researchers. The expanding gaming industry, particularly in areas like VR/AR and educational games, offers ample career opportunities for graduates who are focused on using games to transform entertainment, education, and society.
Why Choose This Program
The Transformative Game Design program provides students with the skills needed to create innovative and meaningful gaming experiences. Students will explore the intersection of technology, storytelling, and game mechanics, learning how to design games that engage players emotionally and intellectually. With a focus on interactive media and game-based learning, graduates will be well-equipped to create games that go beyond entertainment and have a transformative impact on players, making them ready for leadership roles in the gaming industry.
Contact Information
For further information, please contact the admissions office at:
Phone: +46 18 471 00 00
Email: info@uu.se
Address: Uppsala University, S:t Olofsgatan 10B, 753 11 Uppsala, Sweden
