Study Games and Game Design (BA) at Webster University in the USA, School of Communications
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Games and Game Design (BA)

USA

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What will I learn?

Webster University’s Bachelor of Arts in Games and Game Design features comprehensive, real-world learning to prepare you for an exciting career in the game industry. With our video game design degree, 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.

Webster’s bachelor’s in Game Design will immerse you in the practices of team-focused game development. You’ll collaborate with fellow students to create games that align with your interests, such as animation or mobile games. This approach will give you a deep understanding of the principles, tools and techniques critical to creating captivating games. In addition to hands-on game development courses, you’ll also explore the business of games, game design ecosystems and the principles of gamification.

Our video game design program provides you with insights into the social responsibilities of game designers. In addition, throughout your bachelor’s in Game Design program, you’ll build a strong portfolio of creative works to impress prospective employers.

Which department am I in?

School of Communications

Study options

Full Time (8 Semesters)

Tuition fees
US$31,450.00 per year
Matriculation fee - 150 (St. Louis campus, full-time students) One-time; covers various orientation activities and materials; non-refundable
Start date

August 2026

Venue

St. Louis Campus

470 East Lockwood Avenue,

St. Louis,

Missouri,

63119, Midwest, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Students must completed high school or from a home school program.

Freshman applicants are expected to complete a college preparatory secondary school program with at least 19 units of academic credit. The University strongly recommends the following distribution:

English: 4 units

History/Social studies: 3 units

Mathematics: 3 units

Foreign Language: 2 units

Science (two laboratory): 3 units

Fine Arts: 1 unit

Academic electives: 3 units

Applicants most likely to be admitted will have a cumulative grade point average of at least a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, and a class rank in the top 50 percent of their high school class, if applicable.

English language proficiency requirement:

TOEFL: iBT: 80

TOEFL: ITP: 550

IELTS: Academic: 6.0

Duolingo: 110

Pearson: 53

Cambridge Academic English: 169

Password: 6.0

GTEC: 1201

iTEP: 3.7

SAT's English-based Reading and Writing Score: 450

ACT composite score: 23

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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