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Animation and Game (M.A.)

Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences (HS Darmstadt) Darmstadt

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  • Winter and summer
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  • English
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  • 1 Dec
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About the programme

Animation and Game is an English-taught Master of Arts at Hochschule Darmstadt (h_da), on the Dieburg campus, that prepares you for leadership roles in the international media industry. In a research and development oriented setting, you build in-depth skills in conceiving and producing digital games and animations. You choose one of two specialisations: Creative Direction, covering narrative design, game experience design, mise-en-scène and creative leadership and entrepreneurship, or Technical Direction, covering advanced programming, game development, algorithm design and virtual reality. The programme is project-based from the start: after deepening scientific and conceptual design methods, you lead your own directing and producing projects with teams from concept to release. It takes two to four semesters depending on your previous degree, starting in winter or summer. Graduates work as animation directors, lead game designers or technical directors.

Fields of study

Design(Architecture & Design)
Web & Digital Technology(Computer Science & IT)

How to apply

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Requirements

What you need to apply for Animation and Game (M.A.) at Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences (HS Darmstadt)

English language

IELTS Overall
6.5/ 9.0

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
Required
Minimum ECTS credits
180

ECTS are study credits. One year of full-time study is about 60 ECTS.

MOI accepted as English proof
Accepted
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Yes

NA

Tests and documents

Statement of Purpose (SOP)
Not required
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Required
Letters of Recommendation
Required
GRE
Not required
GMAT
Not required
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NA

required

required

APS verification

APS certificate
Required for Application

APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Prerequisites

Applying requires a bachelor‘s degree in a related subject. The Master‘s program can be studied in 3 different versions, depending on the applicant‘s qualification. The 4-semester version requires a degree with 180 ECTS. A degree with 210 ECTS is required for the 3-semester version. A degree with 240 ECTS qualifies for the 2-semester version. In order to be admitted to the program, students must provide proof of English language proficiency at level B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Furthermore, a subject-related entrance exam for the chosen specialization must be passed. The entrance exam consists of two stages, whereby the 1st stage (portfolio exam) must be passed in order to be admitted to the 2nd stage (interview).

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Animation and Game (M.A.)

Programme-specific documents

Create your application form and submit it to UNI ASSIST online. Once this is completed, please upload all

requested documents on the UNI ASSIST online platform. Submit your certificates in their original language,

accompanied by a certified (sworn) translation in German or English. You must upload the following documents:

Copy of your passport

  • High school/secondary school leaving certificate
  • Depending on your country of origin, a certificate proving that you have passed the University Entrance

Examination

  • Complete certificate on university studies (bachelor degree certificate with transcript of records including

grading system and diploma supplement)

  • English Language Certificate (one of the following):

o B2 according to "Common European Framework of Reference for Languages CEFR”

o TOEFL iBT (94-72 Points)

o IELTS minimum band score 5 - 6,5

o TELC B2

o Certificate confirming English as language of tuition in the Bachelor program you graduated from

This programme applies directly to the university. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.

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Apostille and notarization

Requirements vary by nationality and issuing country. Many German universities require certified translations and, in some cases, document apostilles. Verify current requirements directly with the admissions office, or use our document services for guided preparation.

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How to apply

Step-by-step guide to applying for Animation and Game (M.A.) at Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences (HS Darmstadt)

Application quick facts

Apply via

Direct to university

Mode

online_plus_hardcopy

APS

Required for Application

APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Application fee

75 EUR

Complexity

Medium

Address

CONTACT

HOCHSCHULE DARMSTADT

University of Applied Sciences

Schöfferstraße 3

64295 Darmstadt

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Costs

Tuition

FREE

No tuition fees

Semester contribution

339 EUR

per semester

Application fee

75 EUR

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

12,582 EUR

Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs.

This programme has restricted admission (NC). Admission is competitive and based on academic performance.

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