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Bachelor of Game Design and Development
- Hamden, 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 transcript with grades
- Personal essay
- One recommendation
- English 4 years
- Mathematics 3+ years
- Science 3+ years
- SAT/ACT optional for most majors
- Certified English translations
- Certification of Finances and bank letter for the I-20.
Accepted academic background
Secondary school transcript with grades, Personal essay, One letter of recommendation, English 4 years, Mathematics 3+ years (4 for physical therapy, Occupational therapy, Nursing and physician assistant), Science 3+ years (4 for health sciences and nursing), 2 years social science and foreign language, Certified English translations and a NACES/AICE credit evaluation for coursework to be credited, Bank letter and Certification of Finances for the I-20.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 85
- TOEFL PBT 550
- Duolingo 105
- PTE Academic 57
- Cambridge 176
Documents you’ll need
- Passport copy
- Academic transcripts
- English proficiency evidence
- Personal statement or essay where required
- Recommendations where required
- Financial support evidence for immigration documentation.
How to apply
- Visit the official website. Review the program and international admission requirements. Complete the appropriate undergraduate or graduate application. Submit academic transcripts
- English proficiency evidence
- Recommendations
- program-specific materials. Submit financial certification and a bank letter when F-1 immigration documents are required. Pay the required enrollment charges after acceptance. Wait for the admission decision and follow the I-20 and visa instructions.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $59,660 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $45 USD |
| Deposit | $1,000 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Mount Carmel Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Arts & Sciences |
| Department | Department of Design and Creative Arts |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Quinnipiac University offers merit-based, Program-specific, Or institutional scholarship opportunities for eligible students. Award availability, Value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Feb 2027
79 days leftProgram starts
January 2028
Apply by
1 Nov 2027
352 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 $59,660 USD per year. The application fee is $45 USD. The deposit is $1,000 USD. The estimated living cost is $28,569 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 85, TOEFL PBT 550, Duolingo 105, PTE Academic 57, Cambridge 176.