To acquire their Business Information Technology degree from the Salford University in the United Kingdom, students would have to play "Pokemon GO." By having students play the popular virtual reality game, the course would be more accessible and easier to understand.

David Kreps, lecturer at Salford University, explained that the game uses various information systems accessed over the internet, a digital camera and a GPS location sensor. These systems make it possible for players to find virtually animated characters in the real world using smartphones, according to Tribune.

Located 1.5 miles west of Manchester city center, the University of Salford is a public research university. When it opened in 1896, it was initially known as the Royal Technical Institute. In 1956 it became College of Advanced Technology as well as gained university status. The university has 18,920 students spread in 60 acres of parkland on River Irwell's banks, according to Daily Pakistan.

Playing "Pokemon Go" As A Requirement In Universities
Other academic institutions, such as the University of Idaho in the U.S., also made playing "Pokemon GO" a requirement to pass the class called Pop Culture Games. Steven Bird, a course instructor, said the app goes beyond shooting a Pokeball, Thenextweb reported.

It allows the player to have adventure while moving around, see different things, be active and have some sunshine. By moving in large groups and a team, "You get not only physical activity, but you also get team-building and leadership," said Bird.

"Pokemon Go" Dumbing Down The Degree?
However, other educators disagree with the idea. Chris McGovern, from Campaign for Real Education, found the concept "farcical." He said the course encourages students to incur huge debts, but the degree has actually few job prospects.

Yet, Krep denied McGovern's criticism that the move dumbed down the degree.