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Game Development degrees abroad
A degree in game development is perfect for students looking to turn their video gaming hobby into an enjoyable career. It’s a discipline that blends elements of mathematics, computer science, and graphic design.
You’ll learn about every step of the game development process, from design through to completion. As well as building your technical skills in programming, animation, and storytelling, you’ll learn about the theory behind successful games. You’ll put what you’ve learned into practice by working on your own game development project.
Gaming is a multi-million-pound global industry. By studying abroad, you’ll see how people all over the world enjoy and engage with video games. You’ll learn from experts in the field, discover new technologies, and unlock your creativity.
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Game Development program structure
Bachelor’s degrees in game development usually last three years, or four years if you complete an industry placement. Placements offer an invaluable insight into the sector and help you to hone your professional skills.
If you choose to take your undergraduate degree in the US, you’ll study over four years. You’ll complete two years of liberal arts classes before declaring a major in game development for the rest of your program.
If you want to continue your education, you can enroll in a postgraduate qualification. Master’s degrees in game development last between one and two years, while a PhD will add another four to six years to your studies.
Your timetable will be made up of a mixture of lectures, seminars, tutorials, practical workshops, and computer labs. Here are some of the core modules that feature on most programs around the world:
- Introduction to game and entertainment studies
- Theory of game development
- Experimental gameplay
- Digital graphics and animation
- Algorithms and data structures
- 2D design
- 3D design
- Digital scripting and storytelling
Game Development study abroad programs
Game development undergraduate programs
Bachelor's in game development
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Information Technology: AR/VR Mobile Game Development - BSIT Westcliff University, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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19,948 USD
Fee in university's local currency 19,948 USD
- Start date
- May, July, August, October, January, March
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Computer Game Development - BCompSci Carleton University, Canada
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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35,633 USD
Fee in university's local currency 48,339 CAD
- Start date
- September
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Computer Science: Game Development - BSc California State University, Monterey Bay, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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16,647 USD
Fee in university's local currency 16,647 USD
- Start date
- August
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Computer Science: Game Development - BSc LeTourneau University, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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34,680 USD
Fee in university's local currency 34,680 USD
- Start date
- August, January
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Computer Science: Game Development - BSc Drury University, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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32,500 USD
Fee in university's local currency 32,500 USD
- Start date
- June, August, December, January
Diploma in game development
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Game Development - Programming (Exchange District Campus) - AdvDip Red River College Polytechnic, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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15,199 USD
Fee in university's local currency 20,619 CAD
- Start date
- August
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Information Technology: Game Development (Miramichi Campus) - Dip New Brunswick Community College, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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7,061 USD
Fee in university's local currency 9,580 CAD
- Start date
- January, April, September
Certificate in game development
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IT Computer Game Development - Cert Lake Land College, USA
- Program type
- Undergraduate certificate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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13,900 USD
Fee in university's local currency 13,900 USD
- Start date
- June, August, January
Game development graduate programs
Master's in game development
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Game Development - MSc University of Skövde, Sweden
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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12,888 USD
Fee in university's local currency 135,000 SEK
- Start date
- August
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Computer Science: AR/VR Mobile Game Development - MCS Westcliff University, USA
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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14,310 USD
Fee in university's local currency 14,310 USD
- Start date
- May, July, August, October, January, March
Certificate in game development
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Game: Development - OCGCert Centennial College, Canada
- Program type
- Postgraduate certificate
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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14,303 USD
Fee in university's local currency 19,404 CAD
- Start date
- September
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Game Development Advanced Programming - PGCert Sheridan College, Canada
- Program type
- Postgraduate certificate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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20,286 USD
Fee in university's local currency 27,520 CAD
- Start date
- September
Future game development careers
As a game development student, you’ll have the tools needed to kickstart a fun and fast-paced career.
You could apply your theoretical, creative, and technical skills to a range of sectors, including games design, multimedia production, marketing, and IT. Here are some of the careers you’d be best prepared for:
- Games developer
- Games programmer
- Games tester
- Software developer
- 2D or 3D artist
- VFX artist
- Animator
- Audio specialist
If you’d like some extra information about the job opportunities available to you, arrange a chat with one of your university’s career advisors. They’ll also be able to support with CV writing, interview techniques, and much more.
