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Bachelor of Game Development

Southeast Missouri State University

Cape Girardeau, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Three-year advanced diploma in game design, Art, Programming and production.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Demonstrate applied knowledge and practical skills in Game Development. Apply concepts related to six-term programme covering programming essentials in guided assignments and practical contexts. Communicate work appropriately and complete subject-relevant projects or assessments.

Career outcomes

2D and 3D animation
AI programming
Character and environment modelling
Game concept art and design
Graphics programming
Level design
Game production
Gameplay programming
UI programming and design

Curriculum

Six-term programme covering programming essentials
Object-oriented programming
Game engine fundamentals and programming
Artificial intelligence for gaming
Game design
Digital graphics techniques
3D animation
Mathematics for gaming and two game development projects.

Entry requirements

Academic

High school diploma or equivalent with transcripts; English proof (IELTS 5.5
TOEFL iBT 61
PTE Academic 45 or Duolingo 95) unless exempt; passport copy; ACT/SAT optional (used for scholarships and placement). Source: https://semo.edu/international/admissions/freshman and /policies
No minimum published for international first-year applicants

Accepted academic background

High school diploma or equivalent for first-year applicants (credentials by country listed at https://semo.edu/international/admissions/academic-requirements); transfer applicants with post-secondary study apply as transfer

Language tests

IELTS 5.5
TOEFL iBT 61
PTE Academic 45
Duolingo 95
IELTS Academic 5.5

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Secondary Qualification Certificate
Passport Copy
Language Proficiency Results (where applicable)

How to apply

Review the chosen program's academic and language requirements. Prepare academic transcripts
qualification documents and any course-specific supporting materials. Submit the admission application and pay the application fee if required. Follow the institution's instructions for accepting an offer and meeting any enrollment conditions.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$19,410 USD
Application fee	$60 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Main Campus, Cape Girardeau
Faculty or school	Harrison College of Business and Computing
Department	Computer Science
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	International merit scholarship awards may be available based on academic performance and admission category.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jul 2027
230 days left
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.