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High Point University · Nido R. Qubein School of Communication
Bachelor of Arts in Game Design
An on-campus BA in Game Design in High Point University's Nido R. Qubein School of Communication, combining game theory and criticism, game development and narrative with a collaborative senior capstone.
Dedicated BA in Game Design.
Source: highpoint.edu · verified October 12, 2026We list dedicated game degrees and officially named game concentrations at institutionally accredited US schools. Eligibility rules
The 48-credit major includes required courses such as Introduction to Game and Interactive Media Design, AAA Game Development Tools, Theory and Design of Games, Theory and Criticism of Games, Game Development, Collaborative Game Design and Development, and Game Publishing, Promotion and Portfolio, plus 12 elective credits (for example narrative, character design, 3D modeling, level design and UI design). The sequence ends in a collaborative senior capstone.
No hardware or software requirement published on the pages we checked.
Portfolio policy not published
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Application deadline
February 1, 2027 · for Fall 2027
Source: highpoint.edu · verified October 12, 2026| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| All students — Incoming freshman, tuition and feesFrom the school-wide rate table for this level | $50,628 | per academic year · 2026-2027Includes feesSource: highpoint.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
Funded summer research Grant
Eligibility: Game design students developing and testing their own games or game features.
Source: highpoint.edu · verified October 12, 2026School-wide awards are listed because they apply at this degree level; eligibility conditions apply.
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