Dr. Magnus Johansson

Associate Professor

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Biography

Magnus Johansson is a researcher and lecturer at the Department of Game Design, Uppsala University, Campus Gotland. He received his doctorate in Computer Systems Sciences from Stockholm University in June 2013. His research focuses on the social aspects of online games, including player-created rules and toxic gaming behaviors. Johansson's work evaluates design usability from a meaningful learning perspective and engages with the creation of socially believable non-player characters. Current and future studies involve projects funded by the Swedish Research Council, aimed at understanding the influence of anonymity on online interactions, as well as workshops addressing the social believability of games. He is deeply involved in themes around ethical dilemmas in games, the social dimensions of gameplay, and philosophical perspectives of playing.

Research Interests

Requirements for Uppsala University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Writing
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen (180 ECTS) 90 credits in a subject relevant to the specific program
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and diploma
  • Official transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport photo page
  • Statement of Purpose (for most programs)
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Application Summary Sheet (if required by department)
Specialization Notes

General Master's requirements applying across Science, Technology, and Humanities departments.