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Bachelor of Video Game Development
- Austin, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
A game development degree covering design, narrative, art and testing.
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 understanding of video game development
- strengthen abilities in foundational concepts
- subject-specific inquiry
- critical analysis and applied problem-solving related to video game development
- communicate evidence and findings relevant to the discipline.
Career outcomes
- Production coordinator
- software engineer
- game engineer
- associate producer
- QA tester
Curriculum
- 56-hour major plus about 40 general education hours covering concept
- prototyping
- narrative design
- asset creation
- testing and release. Courses include interactive storytelling
- Game Design Studio I (a portfolio course) and game audio
- students showcase work at end-of-semester game fairs.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Secondary school transcripts (or college transcripts for transfer)
- essay
- academic recommendation
- SAT/ACT optional
- English proof if English is not the first language.
Accepted academic background
Secondary school transcripts (or college transcripts for transfer), essay, academic recommendation; SAT/ACT optional; English proof if English is not the first language
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results
How to apply
- Check the entry requirements and deadlines: Fall final deadline May 1
- Spring November Apply online through the Common App
- ApplyTexas or the St Edward's application and pay the 50 USD fee (waived with an early application) Upload secondary-school transcripts
- an essay and an academic recommendation (SAT/ACT optional)
- plus TOEFL
- IELTS or Duolingo scores if English is not your first language Receive the offer and pay the 500 USD enrollment deposit Follow the international student services steps for your F-1 student visa with proof of funds.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $52,398 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $50 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Main Campus, Austin |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Arts and Humanities |
| Department | Visual Studies |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
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Program starts
August 2027
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Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
Tuition is $52,398 USD per year. The application fee is $50 USD. The estimated living cost is $15,579 USD.