Become a creator of innovative game ideas. Join the winning team with your Game Design degree.
Language: German.
Realise your own ideas for creative computer, mobile or video games. What does it take? A Bachelor's degree in Game Design at the IU International University of Applied Sciences (IU). Here you will gain sound knowledge in software development and media technology. In this way, you will be able to enter the game development and gamification segment both theoretically and practically. After successfully completing your Bachelor's degree in Game Design, you will be able to take on conceptual and managerial tasks, realise your own ideas as an indie developer or work together in a team to implement the game blockbusters of the future.
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The gaming market is on a steady rise. Accordingly, your career opportunities with software developing companies or publishers are excellent. With your degree in Game Design you could be:
You can study your Game Design bachelor's as a distance learning programme. Here, you'll discover how your studies work at IU International University of Applied Sciences (IU) and what advantages the distance learning model offers you.
You study completely on your own terms. Get the perfect blend of innovative study tools, interactive study formats via video chat (live or on demand) and personal support.
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As a university, IU deliberately does not have an NC. Here you simply study what you feel most like and what ideally suits your talents. Regardless of your grade point average. Studying without an NC is a matter of course for us, so that you will always get the place you want.
You can study the Game Design bachelor’s degree through the distance learning programme completely on your own terms and with 100% flexibility. Thanks to the virtual learning format with interactive online courses, your IU studies can be completed entirely independent of time and place.
Yes, that is also possible at IU. In addition to the entrance qualification in the form of an Abitur or Fachabitur, interested students without an Abitur also have the opportunity to enter our Bachelor's programme. You can study Game Design without an Abitur if you have completed an advanced training course (e.g. as a Chamber of Industry and Commerce business administrator), have a master craftsman's certificate or have at least two years of vocational training and at least three years of subsequent work experience.
The bachelor’s degree in game design through the distance learning programme lasts 36, 48, or 72 months, depending on which time model you choose.
According to StepStone and gehalt.de, you can earn up to €65,000 a year, depending on experience and federal state. For the development of games for consoles and apps, the upper limit is €74,022, according to data collected by stellenanzeigen.de. And the trend is clearly upwards, as the gaming industry is becoming increasingly popular and your job offers ideal career prospects.
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A degree brings with it various advantages that can help you in the course of your career. You develop soft skills and abilities such as scientific work, which are important for your professional development and which you could not acquire in an apprenticeship. You can only reach certain positions and thus salary levels with an academic degree. Lifelong learning is also becoming increasingly important for our society and a bachelor's or master's degree simply ensures you better career and promotion opportunities and a successful future.
In our modular Game Design degree programme, you first deal with the basics and methods of user-centric design. This includes basic scientific knowledge in the areas of general psychology, user design, game studies and the design and ergonomics of user interfaces. Then it's on to storytelling and the conception of content and control systems for games and interactive media. The topics of data analytics and IT project management round off your knowledge in the field of game development.
You can already determine your future professional focus during your Game Design studies by specialising in areas such as concept, core or analytical Game Design. Not enough yet? Then deepen your knowledge in digital business models, monetisation or data analysis. After completing your Game Design degree, you will become a sought-after game expert. The gaming market is growing fast. Your chances at software development companies or publishing houses are correspondingly good.
