I want to do a phd in computer games, does anyone know if this exists anywhere in the world? Id like to go to amsterdam uni to study games. Email me if you have any info please: [email protected]

I think you and every other person would like to do a phd in computer games in amsterdam!!! do not really think it will be happening though. If I am wrong then i will eat my words!!

There's plenty of undergraduate and masters courses in computer games technology. Any department offering such courses will also take PhD students in the same subject area. If you're more interested in the sociological impact of computer games then you shouldn't find it hard to find people working in this area. What you may find more difficult is finding funding.

Amsterdam is a place that seems a great idea to many people, however you should be warned that a PhD which would take 3 years in the UK could take between 5 and 7 years in Holland. This is not just due to the cafes, it's due to the different higher education system there.

Ive never met anyone who wanted to do a phd in games at amsterdam Tom, im sure you havent either. Maybe I`ll find a way and you`ll eat your words ;)

What sort of PhD research do you want to do? Technical or more theoretical?

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