BA/BSc (Hons) Game Design
From concept to console, make it happen.
WHY GAME DESIGN IS DIFFERENT AT SAE
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Learn in collaborative, studio-style spaces with experienced tutors as your mentors
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Gain hands-on experience creating real games using Unreal Engine 5, Unity 3D, Maya, Visual Studio, C#, and C++
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Master the full game development process, from mechanics and level design to storytelling, scripting, and polishing gameplay
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Collaborate across disciplines with students from audio, animation, film, and content creation to produce immersive projects
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Graduate with an impressive portfolio of playable games and industry-relevant skills
WHY STUDENTS CHOOSE SAE
- Fast-track your career with 2-year accelerated or 3-year degree options
- Learn from industry-immersed gaming experts across design, programming, and production sae.edu
- Access studio-style learning with industry-standard tools like Unreal Engine 5, Unity 3D, Maya, Visual Studio, C#, C++, and Adobe Creative Suite
- Create real games in collaborative, cross-discipline teams—design, test, and ship projects while blending gameplay, story, art, and audio
- Graduate with an impressive, playable game portfolio, a global creative network, and career-ready skills
What jobs will this course lead to?
- Game Designer
- System Designer (Gameplay Designer)
- Level Designer
- UI Designer
- Technical Game Designer
