Description
Would you like to combine your passion for gaming with learning English? This degree programme is a perfect match for you! You will write stories, come up with scenarios and implement your ideas, while learning English at C1 level.
During your studies, you will learn how to write creative stories and design scripts. You will learn how to create game mechanics and levels, how to plan gameplay, and how to prepare a project for different audiences. These skills will help you create interesting and engaging digital experiences.
You will work individually and in teams, immediately applying your knowledge in practice. The curriculum combines literature, culture, digital media and translation with game design and creative writing. Classes are taught by industry practitioners and graduates of the programme, allowing you to learn about the realities of working in the profession.
What’s next?
After graduation, you can work as a scriptwriter, gameplay designer, localisation specialist or member of a creative team in the gaming and digital media industry. You will learn how to create projects that engage and entertain people, and you will gain the practical skills needed for modern digital work.
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Program studiów
Link to the curriculum and study plan
Duration of studies: 6 semesters
Number of ECTS credits: 180
Selected courses in the English Studies: Interactive Entertainment Design (SPRINT-WRITE) degree programme
- Game Studies: Introduction to Game Studies – you will learn the basic concepts, theories and classifications of games and find out how to interpret them in the context of literature, culture and media.
- Practical English – you practise pronunciation, grammar, writing, reading comprehension and conversing in English, using it in practical situations.
- Game Design: Digital Games Industry – you will learn about the games market, the stages of production, roles within a team, and the basic principles of digital game design.
- History, Culture, Literature of English-Speaking Countries – you will learn about the literature, traditions and culture of English-speaking countries in order to better understand the language and context of the projects you create.
- Game Design: Game Development Lab – you will learn how to create digital games in practice, using engines and development tools, and how to work in a team on project prototypes.
Forms of classes:
- lectures
- practicals
- seminars – classes based on group discussions
- laboratory classes
Majors
You do not choose a major in this degree programme. All students follow the same curriculum.
Graduation requirements
In order to take the diploma examination, you have to:
- achieve the learning outcomes provided for in the curriculum,
- receive a positive thesis grade.
You finish your studies with a diploma exam with at least a ‘satisfactory’ grade.
As a graduate, you receive a diploma that confirms your qualifications.
Detailed information on the rules for awarding diplomas and the requirements for the diploma thesis can be found in the Rules and Regulations of Studies at the University of Silesia and the Diploma Award Regulations.
Admission process
The admission process for studies at the University of Silesia is carried out via the Online Application System at irk.us.edu.pl (IRK).
Use IRK to enrol in your studies and find all the information you need. You will learn about the admission process, the deadlines, the enrolment fee, and all the documents you need to submit
Questions? Feel free to write to the International Admissions Office or visit rekrutacja.us.edu.pl and irk.us.edu.pl.
Admission rules
Admissions to university is determined by the results of the Matura exam. We take into account the written examination in the selected subjects.
We take into account the following results:
- English language – weight 60%
- one subject of your choice with the highest score – weight 20%
- Polish language – weight 20%,
Limit of slots: 50
Point thresholds
We do not set minimum point thresholds for any field of study at the University of Silesia.
Committees create ranking lists during the admission process Admission thresholds vary every year, as they depend on the number of candidates, their high school graduation exam results, and the applicable qualification rules.
Internships
In your third year, you will complete 80 hours of professional internship. This is an opportunity to see what working in the industry is like and to put the knowledge you have gained during your studies into practice. You will learn the practical skills needed in the profession and become familiar with the work culture and industry jargon.
Cooperation
A big advantage of this programme is the opportunity to travel abroad — as part of the Erasmus+ programme, you can:
- go on an internship abroad in one of 31 countries,
- study for a semester or a year at a partner university, e.g. in Italy, Spain, France, Germany, Portugal, Slovenia, Estonia, Bulgaria or Lithuania.
The cities where our students can study include:
Alicante, Aveiro, Bergen, Funchal, Granada, Istanbul, Košice, Kaunas, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Lisbon, Malaga, Olomouc, Palma de Mallorca, Santiago de Compostela, Sassari, Saarbrücken, Seoul, Shenyang, Sofia, Trieste, and Verona.
In addition, the University of Silesia is a member of the Transform4Europe alliance. This allows you to learn in an international environment, participate in joint projects and come into contact with different languages and cultures.
Projects in which our students participate:
- workshops with business practitioners (PwC),
- workshops with sworn translators,
- IT courses and training,
- workshops preparing participants for obtaining language certificates,
- research projects conducted by lecturers,
- Silesian Science Festival,
- Open days for English Studies degree programme,
- Intercultural Communication Days,
- internships in the broadly understood IT industry, in translation agencies and as part of the Erasmus+ programme,
- European translation competitions,
- culture days focused on particular countries.
Contact
More information soon.
Co nas wyróżnia
01.
Elastyczność
Tworzysz własną ścieżkę dzięki różnym formom dydaktycznym oraz świadomemu wyborowi zajęć, opiekunów naukowych i specjalizacji.
02.
Praktyka
Stawiamy na praktykę: staże w firmach, warsztaty oraz zajęcia z ekspertami. Poznasz realia rynku pracy i zasady komercjalizacji badań.
03.
Rozwój
Realizujesz własne projekty badawcze pod okiem mentorów. Wspieramy koła naukowe oraz wyjazdy na wymiany w programach ERASMUS+ i MOST.
04.
JAKOŚĆ
Kształcimy na najwyższym poziomie, co potwierdza akredytacja PKA. Zajęcia prowadzi kadra o wysokich kwalifikacjach i uznanym dorobku naukowym.
Twój profil po studiach
Career paths
After graduating, you can continue your development by pursuing a Master’s degree in English Studies, furthering your academic career with a PhD degree, or entering the job market. SPRINT-WRITE provides you with specific and practical career opportunities. You can:
- work as a narrative designer and create stories for games and interactive projects,
- write scripts and dialogues as a game scriptwriter,
- design gameplay and levels in development teams,
deal with the localisation of games and digital content into English, - work in creative teams in the gaming industry and digital media.
Graduate knowledge
After completing your studies:
- you know English and understand its role in culture, literature and the media,
- you understand the basics of game studies and know how to analyse games in the context of culture and language,
- you know the literature, history and culture of English-speaking countries,
- you understand the process of creating digital games and the realities of the industry,
- you know specialist terms in the fields of literature, culture, language and game studies,
- you know how translation and localisation of cultural texts, including games and software, work,
you know the basics of copyright law, ethics and the principles of working in professions related to the degree programme.
Graduate skills
After completing your studies:
- you use English at C1 level in speaking and writing,
- you analyse texts, projects and games, taking into account their cultural and social context,
- you create texts and projects in English, also as part of a team,
- you design and test your own ideas, including those related to digital games,
- you translate various types of texts, including industry materials and localisations,
- you search for, evaluate and use information from various sources,
- you communicate clearly with your team and audiences, including those outside the industry,
- you plan your work and learn independently using new technologies.
Proszę uzupełnić treść
Proszę uzupełnić treść.
Social skills
After completing your studies:
- you can assess your skills and know when it is worth developing them further,
- you know how to use expert knowledge and appreciate teamwork,
- you take responsibility for your tasks and professional decisions,
- you act ethically and respect the rules of the industry,
- you work in multicultural teams and ensure good communication,
- you respect others and their perspectives, including when solving problems.
