Overview

Without game design, there would be no Master Chief, Junkrat, Mario or Zelda. Game designers dream up the world in which the game takes place and create the game rules that drive all the fun.

Experiential Learning

Learn all aspects of game development, from both an individual and team perspective.

By the time you graduate from the Game Design program at Bradley University, your experiences may include:

An internship at a noted design company

Opportunities to show your work, including a senior project, to the public at the annual FUSE exhibit

Personal and professional growth through “game jams” and other competitions

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Survey of Games

Practicum

Game Design

Game Production

Critical Game Studies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-05-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

124 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Peoria, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

High School Transcript — Unofficial or official, we want to see your high school journey.

Personal Statement — Don’t be scared! Tell us about yourself. What are you excited about for college? What is something you love? At Bradley, it’s about you. This is your chance to showcase who you are in the admission process.

International Students — Proof of English language proficiency or waiver qualification. Depending on where you attend secondary school, you may also be required to submit relevant exam scores (WAEC, GCES, etc.) in addition to your transcripts or mark sheets.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

42860 USD / year

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Out-of-State

42860 USD / year

≈ 42860 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

42860 USD / year

≈ 42860 USD / year

Living costs

Peoria

United States

1100 - 1500 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Experiential Learning

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Peoria

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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