Overview

The Game Design degree at University of Advancing Technology is offered as a Bachelor of Arts. University Of Advancing Technology has the distinction of consistently being named as one of the top game design programs in the world since its debut in 1995. UAT is the only fully accredited game design program that boasts connection to a full continuum of game studies degrees including: Game Design degree, Game Art and Animation degree and Game Programming degree.

The game design career field is so specialized that students must take the time to explore all game design specialties in order to discover which specification they enjoy most and would be most successful as a game design professional. Because of this, many of our students start as a Game Design major and then graduate with dual gaming degrees from our prolific suite of game studies degree programs.

Game Design Degree Objectives

Prototype and complete original games for multiple platforms following the full game production pipeline.
Create and implement game elements, systems, and play mechanics using industry standard tools, techniques, and production methods, including both art and scripting/programming applications.
Demonstrate effective game design practices and techniques within the project scope and context such as genre, style, platform and audience.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Game Testing and Analysis

Critical Game Studies

Game Scripting for Designers

Game AI Concepts

Level Design

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-10 00:00:00

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Starting 2025-09-09 00:00:00

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More details

Multiple start dates per year for the online option

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

User Experience Design Game Design Machine Learning View 91 other Bachelors in User Experience Design in United States

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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Student insurance

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Accidents
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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed at least four (4) semesters at an accredited high school

One or more forms of academic history (cumulative high school GPA, SAT/ACT score, GED/military equivalent score, or college transcripts with at least 12 credit hours earned)

Completed, thorough answers to essay questions addressing the essay topic (at least one paragraph)

High school graduate date/GED testing date

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Tuition Fee

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International

26400 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13200 USD per semester during 48 months.
National

26400 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13200 USD per semester during 48 months.
In-State

26400 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13200 USD per semester during 48 months.

UAT-Online $7,400 per 9-credit semester

Living costs for Tempe

900 - 1350 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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