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Bachelor of Computer Science in Interactive Media and Game Development

DigiPen Institute of Technology Singapore

Singapore, Singapore
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Four-year computer science degree that combines software engineering with game and interactive design.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (0): no
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Explain and apply fundamental concepts in Computer Science in Interactive Media and Game Development. Analyze discipline-specific problems using suitable methods and tools. Communicate findings and demonstrate skills relevant to computing and information technology.

Career outcomes

Systems designer
game designer
gameplay programmer
software engineer
AI programmer
level designer
game developer
producer
technical program manager

Curriculum

Courses cover game design theory and documentation
2D and 3D level design
game mechanics and playtesting
alongside C/C++
scripting
data structures
AI
algorithm analysis
linear algebra
calculus and physics. Humanities modules and multidisciplinary team projects run throughout. Students complete an overseas immersion term in the US or Spain and an eight-month work placement in Year Four.

Entry requirements

Academic

Singapore polytechnic diploma
GCE A Level
IB Diploma or NUS High School Diploma
A limited number of international qualifications (12 years of formal education) are considered case by case
With personal statement and interview. Applicants should have completed precalculus or equivalent for the BS degrees.

Accepted academic background

Full-time diploma from a Singapore polytechnic; GCE A Level (2 H2 passes incl. GP or KI, plus H2 Maths/Physics/Computing or H1 Maths, and mother tongue requirement); IB Diploma (grade 5 in 2 HL and 1 SL, plus HL Maths/Physics/Computing or SL Maths); NUS High School Diploma; limited number of international qualifications (12 years of formal education) case by case, SAT considered; personal statement (300 words) and interview; two recommendation letters optional

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 90
IELTS Academic 6.5

Other requirements

Interview required

Documents you’ll need

Completed application form
Academic transcripts
Secondary school completion certificate
English language proficiency evidence if required
Passport identification page

How to apply

Review the Computer Science in Interactive Media and Game Development admission requirements at DigiPen Institute of Technology Singapore. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of the entry qualification. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload the required documents and language results if applicable. Pay the application fee if applicable and submit before the relevant deadline. Review the admission decision and complete acceptance requirements.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$27,272 SGD
Application fee	$16 SGD
Deposit	$1,000 SGD

Program details

Campus	SIT Punggol Campus
Faculty or school	DigiPen Institute of Technology Singapore
Department	Computer Science
Teaching language	English
Credit value	240
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	0
Scholarship note	DigiPen Institute of Technology Singapore lists or refers to scholarship opportunities. International eligibility, awards and deadlines must be checked for Bachelor of Science in Computer Science in Interactive Media and Game Development.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 Jun 2027
214 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.