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BA Game Design

Design and develop your own games.

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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.

At the University of Europe for Applied Sciences (UE), you’ll have the unique opportunity to put together your own combination of game design, development and art, which means that you’ll get familiar with the individual disciplines as well as their mutual influences during a game design degree.

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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.

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Key facts BA Game Design

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Admission Requirements

Here are some things you will require for your application at the UE:

  • Completed admission form
  • Transcript & language proficiency
  • CV & Copy of passport
  • A portfolio is required
Admission Requirements

In the Game Design programme, your studies will focus on the development and creation of innovative and experimental games. As a student, you’ll receive an overview of the business, culture, and markets surrounding computer games, from AAA to indie games and experimental formats.

Semesters & Credits

The programme starts in both the winter and summer terms.

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Fees

  • EU applicants standard: € 744 monthly
  • Non-EU applicants standard: € 12,700 yearly

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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.

You’ll have classes in the areas of game design, game art and game programming, as well as their interplay with each other. From the first semester on, you’ll learn how to master the development process in teams on a project basis. To round out the development of your games and prototypes, you’ll learn about the theoretical aspects of gaming as a medium, receive an overview of the financial perspectives and get insight into the industry at the national and international levels. In interdisciplinary seminars, workshops, and study trips, you’ll expand your horizons.

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 mystipendium.de, 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.

Apply now for your Game Design studies! The application deadlines end shortly before the start of each semester, so you can also start at UE at short notice. However, you can apply up to one year in advance - simply fill out our application form online.

In addition, we require a portfolio for the Bachelor's degree programme, consisting of a selection of your projects. How exactly you present yourself and which work samples you would like to include is your own decision. If you still need help with your portfolio, our regular portfolio workshops are a useful option.

5 - 10 work samples made by you: Concept sketches, storyboards, collages, renderings and other design projects are welcome. Additionally either a digital game (.exe as ZIP) or a written game concept (1 page). 
Important: In the application phase, you must have already decided which of our degree programmes you would like to study. However, please note that you may change programmes at a later time if desired.

Choosing the right study degree that matches your interests best can be hard. For the upcoming semester, we offer you the chance to get a sneak peek into your desired study programme. Our foundation diploma will allow you to understand your professors and the teaching material of the different creative study programmes more in-depth. Obtain a degree that matches your strengths and interests best.

Important note: Please select "Undergraduate + Foundation" as the programme type when applying via our online portal.
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Immerse yourself in the world of gaming in Berlin

Berlin is a great place to study Game Design BA as there are many opportunities to grow within the industry. The city is home to many indie studios, AAA developers and numerous educational institutions focused on games. Events such as Gamesweek Berlin, which attracts professionals from around the world, highlight Berlin's importance in the sector. In addition, Berlin is home to several game-specific meet-ups, conferences and a growing e-sports scene. This gives you the opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of games, learning, creating and networking with industry leaders.

Industry Collaborations: Building Bridges to Success

Students benefit from the university’s collaborations with a range of leading companies and cultural institutions.

  • InnoGames
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  • Hamburg Kreative Gesellschafat

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Prof. Csongor Baranyai

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.
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FAQs

A game design bachelor’s degree is a programme that provides the skills and knowledge to create and develop video games. Combining art and technology, BA game design students have access to industry-standard software and tools while developing their creativity and storytelling skills.

A game design degree is designed for those looking to gain the skills and expertise to access various roles in the game development industry, such as a game designer.

If you are looking to pursue a career as a game designer, studying a game design bachelor’s degree will give you a platform to build a career in the game development sector. The basic skills as well as the advanced knowledge that you will gain on a BA game design course will set you apart from others in the competitive field.

The BA game design programme and eSports specialisation option are delivered across six semesters. The first four semesters are taught via lectures and seminars before the opportunity to pursue an internship or semester abroad to broaden your employability prospects and then a BA Project to conclude the programme.

The University of Europe for Applied Sciences offers a game design degree delivered at our Berlin Campus. The central Berlin Campus is based in the creative centre of Germany and encompasses the vibrant, multicultural feel of the city.