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Bachelor of Game Design and Development
- Fairfield, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
A certificate from game design fundamentals through implementation in an industry-standard engine.
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
- Develop subject knowledge in Game Design and Development and apply creative methods
- Develop and critique original work
- And communicate design or artistic intentions.
Career outcomes
- Game industry
- Education and interactive design
Curriculum
- Required courses are game design fundamentals
- Game development fundamentals and advanced game development
- Plus 3-5 semester hours from media studies
- Narrative development
- Game frameworks or 3D character courses
- For 12-14 semester hours.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Secondary school completion with official records from all schools attended
- One letter of recommendation
- English test score or waiver
- Passport copy
- Official bank letter dated within six months. Foreign college credit needs a course-by-course evaluation. Class of 2030 average high school GPA 3.6 (no published minimum). Nursing applicants must meet the Early Decision or Early Action deadlines. F-1 students cannot enrol in online programmes.
Accepted academic background
Secondary school completion (US high school or international equivalent), One recommendation, Transfer applicants with course-by-course evaluation.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 80
- TOEFL PBT 550
- Duolingo 110
- PTE Academic 62
- Cambridge 180
- Oxford Test of English 135
- IELTS Academic 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Completed application form
- Academic transcripts
- Graduation certificate when applicable
- Passport copy
- English proficiency evidence
- Financial documentation
- Program-specific supporting materials when required.
How to apply
- Check entry requirements and deadlines: Early Decision I Nov 15
- Early Action Dec 1
- Early Decision II Jan 15
- Early Action II Feb 1
- Then Regular Decision (official website 2. Apply online with the Common App (fee) or the free SHU International Application. Upload school/college records
- One recommendation
- English score or waiver
- Passport copy
- Official bank letter. Pay the enrolment deposit by May 1. After acceptance
- Deposits and proof of funds
- SHU issues the I-20 for the F-1 visa.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $55,520 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $75 USD |
| Deposit | $1,000 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Main Campus (Fairfield, Connecticut) |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Computing & Engineering |
| Department | Department of Creative Arts and Media |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Sacred Heart University may offer institutional, Merit-based, Departmental, Or international student scholarships to eligible applicants. Award value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Feb 2027
79 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 1 Feb 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $55,520 USD per year. The application fee is $75 USD. The deposit is $1,000 USD. The estimated living cost is $19,098 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80, TOEFL PBT 550, Duolingo 110, PTE Academic 62, Cambridge 180, Oxford Test of English 135, IELTS Academic 6.5.