Overview

When you choose to become a Game Design and Development major at Sacred Heart University, you’ll join a top game design program. Our devoted faculty provides the one-on-one attention and hands-on training you need to succeed as a professional game designer and developer.

In the Game Design & Development program, you will also:

Learn to analyze problems, then identify and design solutions

Develop the communication skills to convey complex technical information to a range of audiences

Take courses in gaming, 3D object creation, algorithms, operating systems, and game programming

Study the fundamentals of game play theory, computer graphics, and animation

Learn to use Unity3D, Blender, Maya, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator

Gain experience working with teams to establish goals, plan tasks, meet deadlines, manage risk, and produce deliverables

Learn to thrive as part of a multidisciplinary team

Work in the Motion Capture Laboratory and learn to animate 3D characters

Have the opportunity to work on a published game

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Structured Programming

Data Structures

Discrete Structures

Computer Systems Organization

Advanced Computer Gaming

3d Digital Object Creation

Software Engineering

Project Course

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended

Campus Location

Fairfield, United States

Disciplines

Game Design View 288 other Bachelors in Game Design in United States

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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

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

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TOEFL^® IBT

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Duolingo English Test

110

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Other requirements

General requirements

Official scholastic records from all secondary schools and college/universities attended

One letter of recommendation

Educational Consultant Agent Release

All students who wish to receive academic credit for coursework taken at a foreign university will have to provide a course-by-course evaluation issued by WES, SpanTran, or by any other accredited organization listed on NACES. In addition to the course-by-course evaluation, an official description of each university course must be provided in English.

For all non-native English speakers, an official score report of an English language proficiency examination or acceptable waiver is required. To request a waiver, submit a transcript showing English coursework taken.

Copy of your passport, specifically the page(s) containing your identification data and signature of bearer

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

50084 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 25042 USD per semester during 48 months.
National

50084 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 25042 USD per semester during 48 months.
In-State

50084 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 25042 USD per semester during 48 months.

Living costs for Fairfield

1736 - 2740 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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