
Bradley University · Department of Interactive Media
Game Design
Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Game Design
Overview
A Game Design major (BA or BS) in Bradley's Department of Interactive Media with a 53-hour major including game design, game production and a two-semester game capstone.
- Official program title
- Game Design
- Exact award
- Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Game DesignSource: catalog.bradley.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Degree level
- Bachelor's
- Discipline
- Degree type
- Dedicated degree
- School and department
- Source: catalog.bradley.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Location
- Peoria, IL
Why this program is listed
Dedicated Game Design major (BA or BS).
Source: catalog.bradley.edu · verified October 12, 2026We list dedicated game degrees and officially named game concentrations at institutionally accredited US schools. Eligibility rules
Format, length and attendance
- Delivery
- On campusClasses meet on campus.Classes meet on campus.Source: catalog.bradley.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Campus attendance
- Regular campus attendanceClasses meet on campus (campus and hybrid programs).
- Study intensity
- Not published
- Duration
- Not verified
- Credits
- Not verified
Entry routes
- Transfer entry. Admits students transferring credits from another college.Source: catalog.bradley.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Curriculum
Core courses cover introduction to game development, interactive design, scripting for games, a survey of games, Game Design I and II, Game Production I and II, critical game studies, eight semesters of practicum and a two-part game capstone project, plus history/theory and technical electives such as level design or game development.
Curriculum overview
- Major requirements total 53 hours.Source: catalog.bradley.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Game design topics
- Required courses include Game Design I and II and Critical Game Studies.Source: catalog.bradley.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Programming content
- Required course: Introduction to Scripting for Games.Source: catalog.bradley.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Production and team projects
- Interactive Media Practicum I and II, each a 1-credit course repeated four times.Source: catalog.bradley.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Capstone
- Game Capstone Project I (3 hours) and II (6 hours).Source: catalog.bradley.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Other published details
- A C or better in each required course and a 2.50 GPA in required courses are needed for graduation.Source: catalog.bradley.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Senior project can be shown publicly at the annual FUSE exhibit.Source: bradley.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Hardware and software requirements
- Hardware
- Required PC gaming laptop: Intel i7 or AMD Ryzen 8000-series processor, GeForce RTX 40-series video card, 32GB RAM, 512GB storage, 3-button mouse.Source: bradley.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Admissions and portfolio
Portfolio
Portfolio policy not published
The school's pages we checked do not state a portfolio policy for this program. That does not mean no portfolio is required — ask the admissions office.
- Statement / essay
- RequiredPersonal statement.Source: bradley.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Transcripts
- RequiredHigh school transcript (unofficial or official).Source: bradley.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Tests
- TOEFL iBT
- Required for some applicants — minimum 79For applicants who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents without a waiver; 79 iBT (before January 21, 2026) or 4.5 (on or after); IELTS 6.5, Duolingo 115, PTE 56 also accepted.Source: bradley.edu · verified October 12, 2026
We do not publish acceptance rates or estimate admission chances. How to prepare a game design portfolio
Start dates and deadlines
- Rolling
Early action
Rolling admission · for Fall (year not printed; classes begin August)
Source: bradley.edu · verified October 12, 2026 - Rolling
Application deadline
Rolling admission · for Fall (year not printed; classes begin August)
Source: bradley.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Tuition and costs
| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| All students — Undergraduate full-time tuition (12-16 credit hours per semester)From the school-wide rate table for this level | $43,718 | per academic year · 2026-2027Source: bradley.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
Other published fees, including equipment and software
- Technology Fee
- $250 per semesterMandatorySource: bradley.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Health Center Fee
- $160 per semesterMandatorySource: bradley.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Activity Fee
- $95 per semesterMandatorySource: bradley.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Scholarships, assistantships and funding
Program-specific funding: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
Accreditation and authorization
Institutional accreditation
- Higher Learning Commission (HLC) — accreditedSource: ope.ed.gov · verified October 12, 2026
Programmatic accreditation
None verified for this program. Game design degrees do not require one specific specialized accreditation.
International applicants
Not verified for this program.
Sources and verification
- catalog.bradley.edu/graduate/programs/master-science-game-development/ — Official catalog / bulletin, verified October 12, 2026
- catalog.bradley.edu/undergraduate/communications-fine-arts/interactive-media/ — Official catalog / bulletin, verified October 12, 2026
- catalog.bradley.edu/undergraduate/programs/game-design-major/ — Official catalog / bulletin, verified October 12, 2026
- DAPIP — HLC institutional accreditation record (data files downloaded 2026-10-12) — U.S. Department of Education dataset (IPEDS / DAPIP), verified October 12, 2026
- bradley.edu/academics/colleges/cfa/ — Official program page, verified October 12, 2026
- bradley.edu/academics/programs/game-design/ — Official program page, verified October 12, 2026
- bradley.edu/admissions/first-year/ — Official admissions page, verified October 12, 2026
- bradley.edu/admissions/tuition/ — Official tuition and fees page, verified October 12, 2026
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