Overview

Learn a range of programming languages from C++ to Swift, enabling you to succeed in the games industry and beyond. Our teaching style not only gives you the knowledge of tools, but the kit to work in a team, an essential but overlooked necessity. Hone your abilities in interviewing, presenting and communicating while you craft a masterpiece with your small team. Be amongst the most sought-after graduates for New Zealand’s gaming industry, forging alliances with the likes of Rocketwerkz, Pik-Pok and Outerdawn.

Why study Game Programming?

You should study Game Programming if you are passionate about studying, analysing and creating video games. As a game programmer, you will learn how to use coding languages like C++, collaborate with artists and game designers, and transform ideas into living, breathing, and functional worlds that beg to be explored.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Software Engineering for Games
Algorithms and Data Structures
2D Game Programming
3D Graphics Programming
Creative Technologies: Game Studies
Mathematics for Graphical Games
Game Design Principles

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 96 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-20 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

Credits

420 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Herndon, United States

Disciplines

Game Design Software Engineering View 259 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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

To apply for this degree, you'll need a minimum qualification of NCEA University Entrance or CIE (University of Cambridge International Examination) or IB (International Baccalaureate) or equivalent overseas secondary school qualification or have completed one year of tertiary study from recognised institution.
Please Note: Entry requirement may vary based on your country of citizenship. Please refer to our International Page for entry requirements at mediadesignschool.com/international-students. If you country is not on the list, please email international@mediadesignschool.com for further information.
All international students must be 18 years of age when the programme commences (on- campus or online). International applicants can start their application before they turn 18 years of age.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

35551 NZD / year

≈ 35551 NZD / year
Out-of-State

13032 NZD / year

≈ 13032 NZD / year

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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