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University of California-Irvine · Department of Informatics, Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Game Design and Interactive Media
A B.S. in the Department of Informatics with a two-year foundation in worldbuilding, game design and development, game programming and game studies, followed by advanced coursework and a two-quarter capstone project.
Dedicated B.S. in Game Design and Interactive Media (catalog successor of the Computer Game Science major).
Source: catalogue.uci.edu · verified October 12, 2026We list dedicated game degrees and officially named game concentrations at institutionally accredited US schools. Eligibility rules
Lower-division programming for games, game design fundamentals, games and society, and worldbuilding courses; upper-division project track (Capstone Game Project I-II or a special project track), studio and multiplayer project options, and game electives.
No hardware or software requirement published on the pages we checked.
Portfolio policy not published
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| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| In-state — Undergraduate, Total California Resident (Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027)From the school-wide rate table for this level | $20,105.05 | per academic year · 2026-2027Includes feesSource: reg.uci.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Out-of-state — Undergraduate, Total Nonresident (Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027)From the school-wide rate table for this level | $59,375.05 | per academic year · 2026-2027Includes feesSource: reg.uci.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
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