Bachelor in Computer Game Programming (Bachelor's)

For Bachelor in Computer Game Programming (Bachelor's), tuition is Tuition and fees are subject to change and are determined by residency status and course load..

This programme prepares students for careers in game development, interactive entertainment, and creative technologies. Students complete a two-year foundation in programming, game design, worldbuilding, and game studies. Advanced study includes a two-quarter capstone project guided by industry mentors. The curriculum covers platforms such as AR/VR, mobile, and tabletop games. Students build a portfolio through electives in storytelling, entrepreneurship, and data analytics.

Focus areas include game programming, game design, interactive media, storytelling for interactive media, games entrepreneurship, data analytics for interactive media.

The programme requires 180 quarter units. Lower-division courses include programming, design, society, and worldbuilding. Upper-division work includes a capstone project, three project track courses, and six core electives. Students also complete open electives across the university.

Graduates enter roles in game development, interactive entertainment, educational software, and serious games for healthcare and learning.

Transfer applicants must have a minimum 3.0 UC transferable GPA and a grade of B or higher in one year of computer programming in Python, Java, or C++. Courses in introductory computer science do not satisfy this requirement. Students must complete I&C SCI 31-33 to meet degree requirements.

The programme totals about 180 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, typically three years to complete. For international students, tuition is above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 26% of applicants.

UC Irvine connects study with research and regional partnerships. Its academic work includes biological sciences, systems biology, social ecology, education, business, health sciences and medical innovation. Research addresses areas such as climate resilience, healthier communities and new treatments. Beall Applied Innovation supports entrepreneurship and partnerships, including efforts focused on Orange County’s next generation of entrepreneurs.

The Irvine campus offers events, exhibitions, arts and athletics alongside classroom study. Students can take part in campus life through community activities and events, with the Anteater identity providing a shared point of connection. The university is part of Orange County, a setting closely tied to its research, partnerships and public impact. UC Irvine also brings together UCI Health and the Susan & Henry Samueli College of Health Sciences as one academic health system focused on clinical excellence and better health outcomes. International applicants can explore academic programs, admissions and financial aid before applying. The university provides an application pathway for becoming an Anteater and invites prospective students to tour the campus and consider their future there.