Game Development Concentration
Current computer science majors can earn the Game Development Concentration and obtain internships and permanent jobs in game development and interactive entertainment.
As mobile, online, and social platforms improve, more and more opportunities arise in the inherently interdisciplinary field. Boost your creativity and technical skills, and enhance your education with the Game Development Concentration.
PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS

15 CREDIT HOUR CURRICULUM

CUTTING EDGE CURRICULUM WITH PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS

DOES NOT ADD TIME TO DEGREE
UT Austin consistently ranks in the top ten in Computer Science and Radio-Television-Film and has an award winning College of Fine Arts. The strength of three collaborating academic departments - Arts and Entertainment Technologies, Computer Science, and Radio-Television-Film insures that the Game Development Concentration is world-class.
Projected Market Growth

Forecasted global games market growth from 2018 to 2022
Game Development Hub

Texas has the second largest concentration of game studios in the U.S., and Austin has more game studios than the rest of the sate combined.
Incorporating elements of design, artistry, production and engineering, the Game Development and Design program offers a fully unique educational experience for students, and serves as the launchpad for them to take on compelling roles in the game development field.
If you completed CS 429 during the Fall 2019 semester or before, you may complete this version of the TXCS Game Development Concentration.
These courses may change and additional courses may be added in the future.