Game Studies & Research Degrees

Degrees centred on the study of games — history, theory, culture and research methods — including research-focused master's and doctoral programs.

6 programs

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Northeastern University

Game Science and Design (Boston)

Master'sMS

Master of Science in Game Science and Design

Game Design · Game Studies & Research

Boston, MA

On campus

Regular campus attendance

Portfolio required

two-year program · 34 credits

Tuition: $2,110 per credit · All students — College of Arts, Media and Design, all graduate programs · 2026-2027

No upcoming verified deadline

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Northeastern University

Game Science and Design (Oakland)

Master'sMS

Master of Science in Game Science and Design

Game Design · Game Studies & Research

Boston, MA

On campus

Regular campus attendance

Portfolio required

two-year program · 34 credits

Tuition not verified

No upcoming verified deadline

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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Critical Game Design

Master'sMS

M.S. in Critical Game Design

Game Studies & Research · Game Design

Troy, NY

On campus

Regular campus attendance

Portfolio required

Duration not verified

Tuition: $2,210 per credit · All students — Graduate, part-time tuition per credit hour · 2026-2027

March 1, 2027 · Fall 2027

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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Critical Game Design

PhD

Ph.D. in Critical Game Design

Game Studies & Research · Game Design

Troy, NY

On campus

Regular campus attendance

Portfolio required

Duration not verified

Tuition: $66,300 per academic year · All students — Graduate, full-time tuition · 2026-2027

December 15, 2026 · Fall 2027

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University of Arizona

Applied Humanities: Game Studies Emphasis

Bachelor'sBANamed concentration

Bachelor of Arts in Applied Humanities

Concentration in Bachelor of Arts in Applied Humanities — Game Studies

Game Studies & Research

Tucson, AZInstitution location, not a residency requirement

Online (on-site requirements not stated)

Limited campus visits or residency

Portfolio policy not published

Duration not verified · 120 credits

Tuition: $525 per credit · All students — Arizona Online undergraduate, per credit

December 1, 2026 · Spring 2027 (Session I)

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University of Wisconsin-Stout

Game & Media Studies

Bachelor'sBS

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Game & Media Studies

Game Studies & Research · Game-focused Interactive Media

Menomonie, WI

On campus

Regular campus attendance

Portfolio policy not published

Duration not verified

Tuition: $11,767 per academic year · In-state — Estimated undergraduate tuition + fees, Wisconsin Resident (15 credits per semester, one year) · 2026-2027

January 1, 2027 · Fall 2027

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