Santa Cruz,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc in Computer Science - Computer Game Design in Santa Cruz United States | University of California, Santa Cruz
University of California, Santa Cruz
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Santa Cruz United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
50,244
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with a focus on Computer Game Design is an undergraduate program dedicated to teaching the development and creative aspects of digital games. This curriculum addresses both the expanding cultural and financial impact of the gaming sector and the sophisticated technical demands of modern game systems, emphasizing technical foundations, storytelling techniques, and artistic elements. Throughout their studies, students engage in hands-on game creation, culminating in a comprehensive year-long capstone project during their senior year. The program consistently earns recognition as one of the top public university game design offerings nationwide.
Educational Approach
Academic and Research Pathways
B.S. Degree
Graduate Programs in Computational Media (M.S. and Ph.D.)
Collaborative, year-long game development initiative
Curriculum covering game mechanics, system design, historical context, and visual aesthetics
Specialized subjects including game AI, dynamic content creation, interactive storytelling, graphics programming, game engine architecture, procedural sound design, and user interface principles
Numerous research participation options available for students
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
They require all applicants who attend a school in a country where English is not the native language or whose language of instruction in high school secondary school was not English to adequately demonstrate English competency as a part of the application process In most cases if less than three years of your secondary schooling was with English as the language of instruction you must meet UCSCs English proficiency requirement.
Freshmen may demonstrate competency by submitting scores from one of the following tests Please note that TOEFL IELTS or DET exam scores are preferred but the score from ACT English Language Arts or SAT Writing and Language can also be used to demonstrate English language proficiency.
Earn a grade point average GPA of 3.00 or better 3.40 or better for a non-resident of California in these courses with no grade lower than a C.
TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-based test iBT or iBT Home Edition Minimum score of 80 or better Paper-delivered test Minimum score of 60 or better.
IELTS International English Language Testing System Overall band score of 6.5 or higher includes IELTS Indicator Exam.
SAT March 2016 or later Writing Language Test 31 or higher.
SAT prior to March 2016 Writing Exam 560 or higher.
ACT combined English Writing or English Language Arts portion 24 or higher.
AP English Language and Composition or English Literature and Composition 3 4 or 5.
IB Standard Level examination in English Literature or Language and Literature 6 or 7.
IB Higher Level examination in English Literature or Language and Literature 5 6 or 7.
Tuition
USD
50,244