1. University of California Santa Cruz
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  4. MS Computer Science in Computer Game Design

MS Computer Science in Computer Game Design

2 Years On Campus Masters Program

University of California Santa Cruz

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science: Computer Game Design is an undergraduate degree program focused on the construction and design of interactive computer games. Reflecting both the growing cultural and economic importance of the computer gaming industry within California and the increasing complexity and specialization of computer gaming systems, the program focuses on the technical, narrative, and artistic underpinnings of these games.

Program Key Stats

$37900 (Annual cost)



58 %

Eligibility Criteria


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Additional Information & Requirements

Personal history/statementStatement of PurposeWriting SampleCurrent GRE Scores (General Test only)Three letters of recommendation (MUST be submitted online)Transcripts. It will now be possible to upload unofficial transcripts for the application. Official transcrips will not be required until an admitted student accepts. If you are a non-native English speaker you will be required to take an English language competency exam. UC Santa Cruz accepts the TOEFL or IELTS test. Official scores must also be sent

Career Options

  • Computer game engineering
  • Computer game design
  • Computer game producer
  • Animation and graphics programming
  • Computer systems design
  • development
  • and administration
  • Software engineering
  • Web development
  • Database system design
  • development
  • and administration

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