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Savannah College of Art and Design
B.A. in Game Development
- Savannah, USA
BA
Full time
180 hours
On-Campus
English
Level up your skills in SCAD’s Interactive Design and Game Development program, ranked among the best by The Princeton Review. Access cutting-edge AR/VR labs, win top gaming competitions, and launch your career at industry giants like Apple, EA, and Microsoft. Turn your passion into playable experiences!


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University of Cumbria
BSc (Hons) in Games Development
- Carlisle, United Kingdom
BSc
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
The BSc (Hons) Games Development degree focuses on the creative development, design, and production aspects of computer game development. Situated within the suite of creative digital programmes offering you the opportunity to collaborate in an authentic creative production pipeline environment working with games designers, animators, and special effect students, along with the wider Media Arts and Institute of Arts community.


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Vilnius Business College
Bachelor in Game Development
- Vilnius, Lithuania
Bachelor's degree
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
The Bachelor in Game Development is all about turning your ideas into real games. If you love gaming, storytelling, design, or coding, this programme gives you the skills to create your own interactive worlds. You’ll learn game design, programming, 3D modelling, animation, and project teamwork.


Carroll University
Bachelor in Video Game Design
- Waukesha, USA
Bachelor's degree
Full time
4 years
On-Campus
English
Carroll University's unique Video Game Design major will prepare you for a career in game design and development. As a student in this major, you will learn design thinking as it applies to the game design process. You will develop skills in creating graphics, sound and writing for games, and will learn basic coding principles.


JMC Academy
Bachelor of Game Design
- South Melbourne, Australia
- South Brisbane, Australia
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Bachelor's degree
Full time, Part time
2 years
On-Campus
English
Game Design at JMC provides the skills and knowledge to create fully immersive digital environments. Learn how to design, develop, and implement an idea, with an emphasis on creativity and expression through concept creation, digital drawing, environment modeling, and game-engine implementation.
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Universal Arts School
Bachelor in Game Design
- Los Angeles, USA
- Valencia, Spain
Bachelor's degree
Full time, Part time
2 years
Distance Learning, On-Campus, Blended
English, Spanish
Study Game Design and Video Game Art in an international degree program with dual certification USA–Spain. 1) Learn mechanic design, narrative, and user experience. 2) Create environments, characters, props, and playable levels. 3) Program prototypes, systems, and complete worlds for all genres.


SAE Institute
BA/BSc (Hons) Game Design
- London, United Kingdom
Bachelor's degree
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
Design, production, testing. Study Game Design and gain experience in the full game production pipeline. Study the art of connecting with audiences and meeting business needs with a BA(Hons) Content Creation & Digital Marketing degree.


Academy of Art University
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Game Design
- San Francisco, USA
- Online
Bachelor's degree
Full time
8 semesters
Distance Learning, On-Campus
English
The Game Design BFA gives a well-rounded education in the arts with an emphasis on understanding and applying techniques including 3D modeling, animation, and lighting in video game production. Students graduate with a solid grasp of the fundamental game art principles, including knowledge of game engine technology and pre-production and production environments.


University of Westminster
Games Design BA Honours
- London, United Kingdom
- Harrow, United Kingdom
BA
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
The Games Design BA equips you with creative and technical skills to craft future games. In the first year, you'll explore core principles, game mechanics, and design, with the option to specialize in Games Art. Later, you’ll refine 2D/3D game development, VR, and UX, preparing for careers in indie and AAA studios.


Newcastle University Undergraduate programs
Computer Science (Game Engineering) BSc
- Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
BSc
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
Our Game Engineering degree will teach you how to create computer games. You’ll learn to design, develop and use computer graphics software on different platforms, including game consoles and advanced 3D reality environments. We’ll focus on the design, development and implementation of software that drives computer games,


BIMM University Berlin
BA (Hons) Games Design and Development
- Berlin, Germany
BA
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
Our BA (Hons) Games Design and Development degree is a comprehensive course that is tailored to equip you with the essential skills and knowledge needed to thrive in the dynamic games design industry. You will develop an understanding of how players interact with game systems and what motivates them, as well as using game engines to test your ideas out.


SAE Institute
BSc (Hons) Game and Interactive Audio
- London, United Kingdom
BSc
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
If your goal is to create vibrant, immersive audio experiences across today’s evolving extended reality and games landscape, SAE’s BSc (Hons) Game and Interactive Audio is the course for you. This industry-focused degree blends sound design, game engines, audio middleware and adaptive systems, giving you the tools to design, implement and optimise audio for interactive environments.


Rider University
BA in Games and Interactive Media Design
- Lawrence Township, USA
BA
Full time
4 years
On-Campus
English
Gain an in-depth understanding of the writing, art, gameplay, audio, music, and animation skills needed to create immersive and interactive games. As a student in Rider's game and interactive media design program, you'll learn to understand games from the inside out.


Universidad Loyola
Degree in Video Game Design and Digital Animation
- Seville, Spain
Bachelor's degree
Full time
4 years
On-Campus
Spanish
With the Degree in Design and Development of Videogames and Animation from Universidad Loyola you will be able to develop professionally in a sector such as digital content that is constantly growing and that has important applications in many sectors such as education, health, services, aeronautics... A University degree that will allow you to acquire and enhance your technical, artistic and creative abilities.


George Mason University
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Bachelor of Fine Arts in Computer Game Design
- Fairfax, USA
Bachelor's degree
Full time
4 years
On-Campus
English
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This degree prepares students for employment in the computer gaming design and development field, within the commercial and federal sectors. The program's mix of liberal arts and technology satisfies an industry that demands academically rigorous technical expertise coupled with an understanding of the artistic and creative elements of the evolving medium. Mason's proximity to the nation's capital and to some of the gaming industry's giants also provides students with opportunities to secure an internship while studying.


LaSalle College Vancouver
Bachelor of Science in Game Programming
- Vancouver, Canada
BSc
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
A Bachelor of Science in Game Programming prepares students for an exciting, rewarding and in-demand career in an industry where tech and creativity intersect. Bring compelling stories, interesting characters and unique strategies to life through a program that merges applied art, computer science and software programming. Study and work with like-minded creatives to design and develop the next generation of video games with a holistic approach that incorporates state-of-the-art equipment and exceptional teaching by industry insiders at the forefront of their field. Get ready to make gaming your life’s work.
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Game Design degree programs at the Bachelor's level immerse you in the captivating world of creating interactive experiences. You'll learn not just how to design games, but also how to tell stories, engage players, and craft altogether new realms for exploration.
In this program, students study critical courses such as level design, character development, and game mechanics. You’ll refine skills like 3D modeling and animation, blueprint scripting for gameplay functionality, and user interface design. As students delve into these subjects, they build confidence as they engage with new perspectives in this fast-paced industry.
Many learners collaborate on projects that mirror real-world development cycles, gaining practical experience through teamwork and industry-standard tools. Graduates typically find career paths in game development studios, animation companies, or as independent developers. This field offers diverse opportunities for creative professionals eager to make their mark on the gaming world.