Turn Learning into an Experience
What if learning could feel like an adventure?
The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Serious Games & Digital Knowledge at FH Dortmund brings together digital innovation, education, creativity and technology. This interdisciplinary and bilingual degree programme combines the fields of Design, Computer Science and Business Studies to explore how knowledge and skills can be communicated through games and digital media.
The programme is designed around Serious Games, Gamification and digital knowledge and competence transfer. Unlike games created purely for entertainment, Serious Games focus on learning, practising skills and communicating knowledge.
Where Games Meet Knowledge
From digital training and education to science and health, Serious Games can be used to communicate complex subjects in engaging ways. The programme explores how game mechanics, storytelling, educational concepts and technical knowledge can work together to create meaningful learning experiences.
Students develop competencies in Game Design, User Experience Design, User Interface Design, Digital Storytelling, Media Education and Didactics, Game Studies, Computer Science and Business Studies.
The programme can be studied in German or English, with the language selected at the beginning of the programme.
Learn by Creating
The seven-semester programme is strongly practice-oriented. Application-related project work is supported by theory and science modules, giving students opportunities to work on practical tasks and projects.
The curriculum includes areas such as:
- Game Design
- Interactive Storytelling
- Concept Art and 2D/3D Design
- Programming Fundamentals
- Interaction Design & User Experience
- Game Development
- Game Programming
- Level Design
- Game Engines, Coding & Prototyping
- AI
- Multimedia, AR & VR
- Game Experience Design
- Serious Games Projects
- Media Education and Game Studies
Students also participate in university projects and cooperation projects with institutions and companies outside the university. Collaboration and national and international exchange are integral parts of the programme.
Creativity Meets Technology
The programme is suited to students interested in digital innovation and education who enjoy digital games and knowledge transfer while also being able to think analytically and structurally.
Students combine creative visions with technical expertise while learning 2D and 3D Art, UI & UX Design, programming and project management, alongside teaching and learning methods, media theory and Game Studies.
Career Perspectives
The Bachelor of Arts degree provides a wide range of professional opportunities. Graduates can build careers in areas including:
- Educational application development
- Serious Games studios
- Educational and research institutions
- Schools and universities
- Media and communication agencies
- Digital innovation consulting
- Games publishers and other publishers
- Public authorities and public service
- Personnel development in large companies
Course Facts
Degree: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Duration: 7 semesters
Faculty: Design
Language: German / English
Start: Winter semester
Admission: Admission-free with aptitude assessment
Semester contribution: €346.80
Study Serious Games & Digital Knowledge at FH Dortmund
Combine game design, technology, education and digital knowledge to explore new ways of communicating and learning.
Create. Design. Develop. Communicate Knowledge.
Official FH Dortmund source: Serious Games & Digital Knowledge – FH Dortmund