Overview

Game Design and Development degree is offered at Polytechnic University of Catalonia. The curriculum is designed to develop the multidisciplinary skills involved in creating video games and interactive material. The course will give you a solid grounding in key technologies, programming on multiple platforms, artistic and graphic design, modelling, and 2D and 3D animation. You will develop a series of video game projects individually and in groups, gain a broad knowledge of the industry, and – thanks to the active participation of companies involved in the industry – learn about entrepreneurship, financing systems, and approaches to monetisation in the sector.

Professional opportunities

Expert in video game programming and interactive virtual environments.
Expert in developing real-time narrative experiences.
Application programmer.
Serious game developer.
Video game designer.
Video game producer.
Product manager at video game studios.
Technical artist.
3D artist.
2D and 3D animator for video games and digital content.
Video game data analyst.
Quality controller, tester or balancer.
Gamification and technology consultant.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

3D Modelling

Architecture and Operative Systems

Concept Art

Design Basics

Game Industry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

72

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Barcelona, Spain

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

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

72

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A certified copy of your academic transcripts for the last two academic years.

A certified copy of the document that gives you access to university education in the educational system of origin.

A certified copy of your academic transcripts for the last two pre-university academic years (which must be legalized or backed by Apostille of the Hague)

Evidence that your studies are recognised as equivalent to Spanish Bachillerato or evidence of having applied for such homologation.

If the documents are in a language other than Spanish, then they must be translated.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

6900 EUR / year

≈ 6900 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

6900 EUR / year

≈ 6900 EUR / year

Living costs

Barcelona

Spain

770 - 1360 EUR / 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

Professional opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Living costs

Barcelona

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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