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Overview
Games and Playable Media from University of California, Santa Cruz offers unparalleled access to a game industry experience, with a cultivated curriculum firmly rooted in design and code.
Graduates with Games and Playable Media from University of California, Santa Cruz will:
- gain intensive educational experience
- be prepared for entry into the computer game industry.
- gain valuable insights into independent and AAA development, thanks in part to the influence of our award-winning faculty and world-class advisory board.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Game Design Systems
- Game Engineering
- Game Development
- Game Technologies
- Games and Playable Media Studio
- Game Art
- Game Audio
- Serious Games
- Computation Media Research
- Social & Emotional Approaches to Human Computer Interaction
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
IELTS 8
TOEFL® IBT 83
Credits
60 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Video Games & Animation Human Computer Interaction View 79 other Masters in Video Games & Animation in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3
English requirements
IELTS 8
TOEFL® IBT 83
Other requirements
General requirements
- Official transcripts
- Supplemental Materials
- Recommendations
- Three (3) letters of recommendation are required, up to 5 may be submitted.
- Résumé
- Online Portfolio: Submit your most exciting and relevant work. 10-15 still images maximum. 10 minutes of video maximum. 2-3 links to interactive pieces maximum
- A Statement of purpose is required:
- A Personal History Statement is also required
Tuition Fee
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International
15102 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 15102 USD per year during 24 months. -
National
15102 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 15102 USD per year during 24 months. -
In-State
14178 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 14178 USD per year during 24 months.
Living costs for Santa Cruz
1710 - 2560 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Financing
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