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Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [Art and Design: Games and Playable Media] From University of California

Santa Cruz, CaliforniaLocation
UniversitySchool type
Estd1965established year
19457enrollment
Public
6.7/10

Bachelor of Arts [B.A] (Art and Design: Games and Playable Media)

4 years
Full Time
On Campus
Ranked #151 out of 691 by THE Global Ranking 2024

$34,200 /Yr
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Important Dates

EventApplication Date
Application Deadline For Winter 2024 Intake Jul 1, 2024 - Jul 31, 2024
Application Deadline For Fall 2025 Intake Oct 1, 2024 - Nov 30, 2024

Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees$34200

Other Expenses

HeadAvg Cost Per Year
Health Insurance$3771
Books and supply$1194
Total Cost$4965

Previous Year Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
2023$45666
2021$29754

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

  • Applicants must have passed 12th grade from a recognised institution
  • GPA of 3.0
  • Students interested in entering the program as frosh are urged to make games — using any materials, from Python/Javascript to cardboard — and carefully study game systems. Developing an arts practice in any medium is also helpful, including drawing, writing, music, sculpture, filmmaking, and others. Finally, deepening understanding of technology is good preparation, including computer programming, participating in maker groups

Indian Students Eligibility:

  • Applicants must have passed 12th grade from a recognised institution
  • GPA of 3.0
  • Students interested in entering the program as frosh are urged to make games — using any materials, from Python/Javascript to cardboard — and carefully study game systems. Developing an arts practice in any medium is also helpful, including drawing, writing, music, sculpture, filmmaking, and others. Finally, deepening  understanding of technology is good preparation, including computer programming, participating in maker groups.

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program


Scores Required

80 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

6.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

1170 / 1600

Avg. Score in

SAT

26 / 36

Avg. Score in

ACT

46 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

3.0 / 4

Minimum gpa

GPA


Ranking

2024202320222021202020192018

Times Higher Education logo
Engineering 201 out of 1374 in Global Ranking
( #35 out of 139 in USA 2024)

US News logo
Engineering 77 out of 202 in Global Ranking
( #36 out of 195 in USA 2024)

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Similar Programs

ProgramImportant DateTotal FeesMedian Exams Score
Application Deadline For Winter 2024 Intake (31st Jul 2024)
Application Deadline For Fall 2025 Intake (30th Nov 2024)
USD 34,200 /Yr
  • TOEFL: 80
  • IELTS: 6.5
  • SAT: 1170
  • ACT: 26
  • PTE: 46
Application Deadline For Spring 2025 Intake (15th Nov 2024)
Application Deadline For Fall/Summer 2025 Intake (1st May 2025)
USD 33,751 /Yr
  • IELTS: 7
  • TOEFL: 81
Application Deadline For Spring 2025 Intake (15th Nov 2024)
Early Decision 1 Application Deadline For 2025 Intake (15th Nov 2024)
Regular Decision Application Deadline For 2025 Intake (5th Jan 2025)
Early Decision 2 Application Deadline For 2025 Intake (5th Jan 2025)
USD 63,710 /Yr
  • IELTS: 6.5
  • TOEFL: 85
  • Duolingo: 110
Application Deadline For Fall Intake (30th Nov 2024)
USD 53,874 /Yr
  • IELTS: 7.0
  • TOEFL: 83
  • PTE: 60
  • Duolingo: 115
Early Action Application Deadline (1st Nov 2023)
Regular Application Deadline For 2024 Intake (1st Mar 2024)
USD 31,896 /Yr
  • IELTS: 6.0
  • TOEFL: 70
  • PTE: 50

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Career and Placement after Course

  • 2D / 3D Artist
  • Game Designer
  • Game Programmer
  • Game Writer
  • Producer
  • Sound Designer
  • User Interface (UI) Designer
  • User Experience (UX) Designer

Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

NameScholarship Per StudentLevel of StudyType
BeArt Presets-Academic ScholarshipScholarship per student$ 2,500/Yr$2,500Level Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
SWE ScholarshipsScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
NSHSS ScholarshipsScholarship per student$ 10,000/Yr$10,000Level Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
California State University Dominguez Hills Scholarships:Scholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyBachelorTypeCollege-Specific
Young Women in Public Affairs AwardScholarship per student$ 5,000/Yr$5,000Level Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
University of Oregon ScholarshipsScholarship per student$ 4,500/Yr$4,500Level Of StudyBachelorTypeCollege-Specific


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