Dr. Patrick Prax

Associate Professor

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Biography

Patrick Prax is an Associate Professor in the Department of Game Design at Uppsala University, where he has a focus on game design research, sustainability, and media literacy. He obtained his PhD in Media Studies from the Informatics Media Department at Uppsala University, where he wrote his dissertation on co-creation in digital games and alternative media. His research explores how players can influence game design and reflect alternative perspectives to hegemonic worldviews. Patrick has contributed to various projects, including an investigation into the preservation of digital games at the Swedish National Museum of Science and Technology. Additionally, he serves as a board member for the Cultural Heritage Incubator and the Swedish National Heritage Board. He is also actively involved in speaking engagements across Sweden and has appeared on national television discussing gaming issues and their implications in educational projects. Patrick is fluent in Swedish, English, and German, and is currently working on a forthcoming book about making the game industry sustainable.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor

— Present

Uppsala University • Visby, Sweden

Teaching and researching in the Department of Game Design, focusing on sustainability and co-creation in game design.

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.