Program Overview
BA Game Design
Design and develop your own games.
Designing Adventures, Crafting Experiences
Computer, video and mobile games are the medium of the future. Already today, more than 40% of Germans profess their love for them, with 90% playing them multiple times a week. Games mean entertainment and business, yet they also reflect personal expression and global perspectives – and most of all, they're a lot of fun. As a game designer, you’ll create innovative game mechanics and shape game narratives. With your expertise, you’ll be involved in all stages of development: from the first idea through to the technical and creative conceptual design and finally the design of spaces and characters.
Curriculum | Game Design
Identify and apply formal design principles of digital entertainment. Across six semesters, the game design curriculum provides students with a broad understanding of the foundations and concepts within the field of game design. From art design and cultural studies in the first semester to games as expression in the fourth, students have the opportunity to explore a wide range of skills and gain good knowledge in the field by choosing to study game design at UE.
The game design programme also offers the opportunity for students to specialise in eSports with four specialisation modules taught in the first four semesters. These include an introduction to the eSports industry and eSports future prospects and case studies.
Key Facts BA Game Design
- 6 semesters
- 180 ECTS (Credits)
- Teaching language: English
- Examination and Study Regulations
The programme starts in both the winter and summer terms.
Admission Requirements
- Completed admission form
- Transcript & language proficiency
- CV & Copy of passport
- A portfolio is required
- Admissions test (for non-EU applicants only)
Fees
- EU applicants standard: € 744 monthly
- Non-EU applicants standard: € 12,700 yearly
Career Options and Salaries for Game Designers in Germany
This programme gives students a high degree of autonomy so that they can work in developer studios while developing games themselves. Typical areas would be (e.g.) game-, system-, level-, or narrative designer, game writer or artist, environmental artist, character artist, 3D modeller or texture artist.
The salary of a game designer can vary depending on the training. In general, jobs after a degree are better paid than after an apprenticeship. According to , you can expect a starting salary of around 3,000 euros gross per month with an academic degree. However, depending on the size of the studio/company, regional variations and your own experience, starting salaries and also later salaries can vary.
Industry Collaborations: Building Bridges to Success
Students benefit from the university’s collaborations with a range of leading companies and cultural institutions.
Learn from our Experts
Here you will find further valuable information about our professors and their career.
Prof. Csongor Baranyai
Learn more about Prof. Csongor Baranyai, Programme Director Game Design at our Campus Berlin of the University of Europe for Applied Sciences.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Designing Adventures, Crafting Experiences
The BA Game Design program at the University of Europe for Applied Sciences (UE) is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge required to design and develop their own innovative games. The program covers various aspects of game development, including game mechanics, narrative, game art, and programming. It also focuses on the business, cultural, and market aspects of the video game industry.
Objectives:
- Equip students with the ability to design and develop innovative and experimental games.
- Provide students with an understanding of the business, culture, and markets surrounding computer games.
- Enable students to master the development process in teams on a project basis.
- Allow students to develop their own creative games and prototypes.
Outline:
Game Design
- Identify and apply formal design principles of digital entertainment.
- Explore the development process in teams on a project basis.
- Develop own innovative games and prototypes.
- Gain insights into the financial perspectives and industry.
Game Art
- Master various tools and techniques for creating 3D models, textures, and animations.
- Learn the fundamentals of visual storytelling and character design.
- Gain experience in concept art, environment design, and user interface design.
- Develop a strong portfolio of artwork for the game industry.
Game Programming
- Learn the fundamentals of programming languages used in game development.
- Gain experience in creating game mechanics, AI, and physics systems.
- Develop the ability to collaborate with other programmers and designers.
- Build a foundation for a career as a game programmer.
Other:
Industry Collaborations:
The program boasts partnerships with leading companies and cultural institutions, offering internship and real-life project opportunities.
Student Projects:
The program showcases impressive student projects, demonstrating their skills and creativity.
Faculty:
Fees:
EU applicants: €708 monthly Non-EU applicants: €12,100 yearly
Application Requirements:
- Completed admission form
- Transcript & language proficiency
- CV & Copy of passport
- Portfolio required
- The program is offered in both English and German.
- The program starts in both the winter and summer terms.
- The program is accredited by the FIBAA.
EU applicants standard: € 708 monthly Non-EU applicants standard: € 12,100 yearly
