Overview

With our Games and Game Design degree delivered at Webster University , you’ll develop skills in game design and implementation across all platforms, including computer and video games, mobile games and analog games. As a Games and Game Design major, you’ll explore the world of video and traditional games from multiple perspectives.

Key Facts

When you choose Webster, you can be confident that you’re joining a program recognized for its excellence in preparing students for success in the thrilling world of video game design. In fact, as of 2023, we’re ranked No. 2 for video game design colleges in Missouri, according to Animation Career Review, an online resource dedicated to providing aspiring animation students with information on the best schools in the field.

As a Webster Game Design major, you’ll have the opportunity to cultivate and refine your own unique artistic style and creative vision. Through hands-on experience, you will not only learn the fundamental principles of game design, but also have the freedom to explore and develop your individual aesthetic to graduate with a broad portfolio of game design work.

Our School of Communications complex houses a state-of-the-art media production and education facility. This includes the first virtual cinema wall in the region, which our game development courses use to create virtual backdrops within Unity and Unreal. Studio facilities include an audio and video production/recording suite, sound stage, workshop space, photography studio, gallery and labs for animation, game design and video post-production, as well as flexible teaching spaces.

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

Visual Storytelling
Graphics and Effects
Analog Game Design
Video Game Design
Game Studies
Narrative Design

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Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-02 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00

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The deadline to apply as an international student is approximately ten weeks before the first day of classes for each term.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Webster Groves, 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.

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General requirements

Proof of English Proficiency

Official Transcripts, Copy of Diploma, English Translation

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Special Program Requirement

Letter of Recommendation (On Request)

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

33360 USD / year

≈ 33360 USD / year
Out-of-State

33360 USD / year

≈ 33360 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

33360 USD / year

≈ 33360 USD / year

Living costs

Webster Groves

United States

800 - 1300 USD / month

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