Duration and scope

The CAS Games and Play in Virtual Spaces is an intensive continuing education degree programme. It runs for one semester and consists of 19 days of contact hours on-site. It also includes guest lectures, and individual mentoring sessions (online or on-site) are available. Four to six days of self-study a month are expected for the development of the personal project and the preparation and follow-up of the lessons.

Semester dates

Module 1: Thu–Sat, February 12-14, 2026
Module 2: Thu–Sat, March 5-7, 2026
Module 3: Thu–Sat, March 19-21, 2026
Module 4: Thu–Fri, April 9-10, 2026
Module 5: Thu–Sat, May 7-9, 2026
Module 6: Thu–Sat, May 28-30, 2026

Guest lecture 1: Thu, 26 February 2026, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Guest lecture 2: Thu, 23 April 2026, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Guest lecture 3: Thur 21 May 2026, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Voluntary peer learning meeting every course-free Thursday, 18.00-19.00 (online)

Course dates

Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays on the course dates listed above. Research, experiments and work on your own project require 4-6 days of self-study per month.

Qualification

Certificate of Advanced Studies in Games & Play in Virtual Spaces (CAS)
15 ECTS points