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Study game development abroad
An in-depth guide to studying game development as an international student.
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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.
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
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Game development study abroad programs
Game development undergraduate programs
Bachelor's in game development
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Computer Games Technology - BSc (Hons) Abertay University, UK
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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21,539 USD
Fee in university's local currency 15,500 GBP
- Start date
- September
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Computer Games Technology - BSc (Hons) University of Portsmouth, UK
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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22,650 USD
Fee in university's local currency 16,300 GBP
- Start date
- September
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Computer Science - Game Development Concentration - 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
- January, August
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Computer Science for Games Development - BSc (Hons) University of Hull, UK
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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19,454 USD
Fee in university's local currency 14,000 GBP
- Start date
- September
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Computer Science: Game Development - BA/BSc Murray State University, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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13,920 USD
Fee in university's local currency 13,920 USD
- Start date
- January, August
Diploma in game development
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Game – Development - OCADip Centennial College, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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13,220 USD
Fee in university's local currency 16,531 CAD
- Start date
- September
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Information Technology with Co-op, System Programming, Game Development - UGDip Institute of Technology Development of Canada, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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8,797 USD
Fee in university's local currency 11,000 CAD
- Start date
- January, April, July, October
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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13,500 USD
Fee in university's local currency 13,500 USD
- Start date
- January, June, August
Game development graduate programs
Master's in game development
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Commercial Games Development - MSc University of the West of England - UWE Bristol, UK
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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17,370 USD
Fee in university's local currency 12,500 GBP
- Start date
- September
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Computer Games Technology - MSc (Taught) Abertay University, UK
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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23,623 USD
Fee in university's local currency 17,000 GBP
- Start date
- September
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Computer Science for Games Development - MSc University of Hull, UK
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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23,067 USD
Fee in university's local currency 16,600 GBP
- Start date
- January, September
Certificate in game development
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Game Development - Advanced Programming - OCGCert Fanshawe College, Canada
- Program type
- Postgraduate certificate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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13,376 USD
Fee in university's local currency 16,726 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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23,024 USD
Fee in university's local currency 28,790 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.
