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University of Central Florida · Nicholson School of Communication and Media
Bachelor of Arts in Digital Media
A Bachelor of Arts in Digital Media track at UCF's Nicholson School of Communication and Media focused on game design, with a 51-credit major inside a 120-hour degree.
Officially named Game Design track of the BA in Digital Media.
Source: ucf.edu · verified October 12, 2026We list dedicated game degrees and officially named game concentrations at institutionally accredited US schools. Eligibility rules
The advanced core covers video game history, game testing, game design, game production, casual game production and modeling for realtime systems; students choose four electives such as level design and game optimization and finish with a two-course, cohort-based Game Design Workshop capstone.
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Application deadline
May 1 · for Fall (year not printed), first-year
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Source: ucf.edu · verified October 12, 2026| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| In-state — In State Tuition | $212.28 | per credit · academic year not printedEstimated tuition$25,473.60 = 120 credits × $212.28 per credit. Excludes mandatory fees, books, travel for any required visits or placements, transfer credit reductions and rate changes. Not the full cost of attendance.Source: ucf.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Out-of-state — Out of State Tuition | $891.07 | per credit · academic year not printedEstimated tuition$106,928.40 = 120 credits × $891.07 per credit. Excludes mandatory fees, books, travel for any required visits or placements, transfer credit reductions and rate changes. Not the full cost of attendance.Source: ucf.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
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