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Many thanks for your enquiry to Liverpool Hope University.
In addition to the tuition fees which can differ for each course, the UKBA suggests living expenses of around £800 per month, including accommodation. Here at Liverpool Hope, we have a variety of accommodation available on each of our safe and secure campuses. Our accommodation costs roughly between £3,132 and £4,214 (for more information please visit: http://www.hope.ac.uk/lifeathope/residentiallife/hallsofresidence/).
Here at Liverpool Hope we also offer various international scholarships which can help relieve the financial pressures of going to university. More information about our scholarships can be found by visiting: http://www.hope.ac.uk/international/internationalscholarships/. (Please note, for the September 2013 intake, the scholarship application deadline has now passed.)
Similarly, with our "Early Bird Discount", when you pay your tuition in full before 1st September, your fees are reduced by £1,000! For further information about fees and payments, please go to: http://www.hope.ac.uk/international/feesandpayments/.

Hi Shouvik, I'd be happy to understand your current stage of progress including academics, courses, hobbies and other interests to help you understand what in you can lead to game design and also what aspect of game design can suit you better. Also, in most cases a broader learning like a combination of graphics, multimedia, web design, vfx, 2d and 3d animation, can lead to a better preparation towards launching oneself into a gaming career. A specialization in Game Design is a useful addon afterwards. And just to state the facts, none of the famous game designers in the world today have done anything remotely linked to game design. That said, do not take it as a bar to entry, but to elucidate the fact that a broad learning is always necessary to get into a challenging career such as game design. Now let's go into the nitty gritty on Game Design. To become a Game Designer, you must get a good knowledge of 3D software as well as preproduction. Usually in Games the environment is created in 3DSMax and Character animations in Maya, Only the models are made with less polygons and more textures. So choose a program that teaches you these software. It would not matter whether the programme is called game design programme or not. Rest, to become a level designer you must have a passion for game design. Also you must have passion for playing all kinds of games including card games, dice games, sports etc. The 3rd option is Game Design (it's different from Game Designer), where you design the game itself, i.e. what happens on each level, and how things go about as well as the base story of the game. It is a stage that you reach due to your vast knowledge and passion and even exceptional technical skills cannot help you reach. This is usually the story designer. May I ask, have you ever designed a game? Finally, to do game programming you would require knowledge of programming in which usually a BCA/ MCA would help. Here is a complete snapshot of Gaming Industry by me on Shiksha website https://www.shiksha.com/from-gaming-to-game-designing-article-5827-1. Arena offers a very good Course in this regard namely GAD (Game Art and Design). Wish you the best for your career. Remember, your Career is a resultant of your knowledge combined with your passion and expression ability. If you like this answer you may select it as best answer or press like.

Hello Shristi,
Animation is an exciting career option for creative aspirants. Consider a career if you are creative and have an 'artistic orientation' . Learning Software alone won't help you. First acquire artistic skills on paper, then learn application software's for expressing skills in the Digital Medium. All that is required an open mind and ability to learn fast.
Digital Media and Animation related programs are offered by lot of Government Colleges and Autonomous Institutes & Universities.
While choosing any institute ensure that you are taught by Experienced & proficient Mentors. Also ensure adequate infrastructure, industry interface & validate placement track record of alumni's.
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Sanjay Khimesara

Hi,
There are many course options available after 12th Science. You must opt for the one which matches your interest and skills as it will help you to achieve your long term career goal.
After 12th in Science (Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry), other than engineering, you may go for B.Sc, computer, business administration etc.
You can also opt for courses outside the university stream such as hotel management, fashion technology, aircraft maintenance engineering, government accredited computer courses.
However, other than Science stream you may even explore the opportunities Commerce and Humanities offer.
Hope it helps. Please feel free to revert. Click on the thumbs up or mark it as the best, if you found this useful.
Wish You Luck!