Earn a Bachelor of Science in Game Design

Immerse yourself in the digital world of gaming
Learn the fundamentals of creating virtual worlds, analyse games from a scientific perspective, and explore the history of international gaming industries.
Enhance your creative skills, master storytelling, narrative design, and UX/UI design, and work with cutting-edge tools in 3D design and modeling.
Get your foot in this exciting technological industry by studying at one of our locations: Berlin or Munich.
SRH University is a state-recognised private university




Cutting-edge technology for outstanding gaming projects
We work with the latest tech and equipment to ensure our students have the best experience and can produce high quality projects, like the ones you can see on our programme page.
Learn more about our bachelor of science in gaming

Game Design
With our Game Design Bachelor's degree, you will learn the essentials of designing games from the ground up. You will focus not only on video games, but also board games, card games, and educational games. In particular, you will learn;
- the essentials of developing virtual worlds
- the history of the German and international gaming industry
- Game, level and content design
- the development of game prototypes including balancing and testing
- Game engines & scripting languages
- Storytelling & narrative design
- Interaction and user interface design, user experience and software ergonomics
- 3D design, 3D prototyping and 3D modeling
Specifically you can go on to work in game studios as a level designer or narrative designer - and much more!

Game Programming
Do you want to bring a game to life and become a highly specialised computer scientist? With our Game Programming Bachelor's degree, you'll make games 'run'—whether you're programming the game engine or the actual gameplay. You'll learn:
- Game design and the development of game prototypes
- Fundamentals of computer science and computer graphics
- Programming I and II
- Game engines and scripting languages
- Interaction and user interface design, user experience, and software ergonomics
The Game Programming degree focuses heavily on software development, giving you the opportunity to specialise in various areas of expertise.

Virtual Reality and Game Development
Pokémon Go and Beat Saber were just the beginning – Virtual, Augmented & Mixed Reality are increasingly taking over our living rooms, smartphones, and offices. Become a pioneer with our Virtual Realities degree programme and explore your future in the virtual world!
With our Bachelor's programme, you'll master fascinating topics, including:
- Audio, video, and sensor technology, as well as localisation systems
- Fundamentals of computer science and computer graphics
- Programming I and II
- Game engines and scripting languages
- Mobile & Augmented Reality development
- Interaction and user interface design, user experience, and software ergonomics
After graduation, you could work as a developer for Virtual, Augmented, and Mixed Reality – along with many other exciting career opportunities in the game development industry.

Game Art
Games should not only be fun but also visually stunning. In our Game Art degree programme, you'll become a creative professional who brings games to life—from the first concept art to highly detailed 3D models. You will learn:
- Game design and the development of game prototypes
- Game engines and scripting languages
- Visual design, pixel art, and concept art
- 3D design, 3D prototyping, and 3D modelling
- Interaction and user interface design, user experience, and software ergonomics
- Creative techniques, pitching, presenting, and much more
With this degree, you could work in game studios as a game designer—and the possibilities are endless!

Technical Art
In the Technical Art Bachelor's programme, you will learn to bridge the gap between artists and developers. You decide whether to focus more on graphics or programming. Additionally, you will study topics such as:
- The scientific study of games
- The history of the German and international games industry
- Game design and the development of game prototypes
- Programming fundamentals, game engines, and scripting languages
- Interaction and user interface design, user experience, and software ergonomics
- 3D design, 3D prototyping, and 3D modelling
As a Technical Artist, you combine the skills of artists and developers, making you a highly sought-after professional with diverse career opportunities!
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