Bachelor of Game Design
- Chicago, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
A fine arts degree on communicating ideas and emotions through interactive media.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop subject knowledge in Game Design and apply creative methods
- Develop and critique original work
- And communicate design or artistic intentions.
Career outcomes
- Content Producer
- Communications Coordinator
- Creative Project Assistant
- Digital Media Specialist
Curriculum
- The degree combines universitywide and NUpath requirements with major courses totalling 130 semester hours
- Including Art and Design at Northeastern
- Games and Society
- Introduction to Game Research Methods
- Foundations of Game Design
- Game Studio
- Rapid Idea Prototyping for Games
- Plus electives.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Completion of secondary school with transcripts and the country-specific secondary exam documents
- Common Application
- Proof of English
- No minimum GPA published.
- Grade/academic selection criteria: Secondary school completion
- No minimum GPA published
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 80
- Duolingo 115
- PTE Academic 53
- IELTS Academic 6.5
Other requirements
- Portfolio required
Documents you’ll need
- Completed application form
- Academic transcripts
- Secondary school completion certificate
- Portfolio of relevant work
- English language proficiency evidence if required
- Passport identification page
How to apply
- Review the Game Design admission requirements at DePaul University. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of the entry qualification. Prepare and upload a relevant portfolio. 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 | $50,192 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $50 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Chicago (Loop and Lincoln Park campuses) |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Jarvis College of Computing and Digital Media |
| Department | Department of Arts and Design |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 77 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | DePaul University lists or refers to scholarship opportunities. International eligibility, awards and deadlines must be checked for Bachelor of Science in Game Design. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2028
Apply by
15 Nov 2027
366 days left
Scholarships
DePaul University lists or refers to scholarship opportunities. International eligibility, awards and deadlines must be checked for Bachelor of Science in Game Design.
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The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 15 Nov 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $50,192 USD per year. The application fee is $50 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $27,695 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80, Duolingo 115, PTE Academic 53, IELTS Academic 6.5. A portfolio is required.
DePaul University lists or refers to scholarship opportunities. International eligibility, awards and deadlines must be checked for Bachelor of Science in Game Design.