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Bachelor of Game Design

ProviderAcademy of Information Technology
Course code: UAC660007Higher education providerStudy area: Computer Science, necCourse data availableData JSON

Course overview

Get ready to join a like-minded community of passionate game enthusiasts where every day you have the opportunity to design and develop commercially viable digital games.

Unlike most outdated universities, we've developed this degree with loads of industry input so you can rest assured we are teaching you all the professional, technical and personal skills contemporary game design studios are looking for.

Enter the realm of game design, discovering how to design characters, levels and environments, and model 3D assets for deployment in game engines, using all of the same software and processes your favourite games have been designed with.

Learn 3D modelling, game design, bio-mechanics, movement, rigging, surfacing, high-level technical digital art as well as how to present and pitch your ideas to an industry panel - giving you the confidence and skills you need to step straight into your dream role.

Entry requirements

Review the available standard entry requirements, English requirements and additional notes for this course.

Standard entry

Applicants with recent secondary education

Recommended studies: Design and Technology, Visual Art

All applicants

One of the following:

  • Be 17 years or older at the time of commencement (students under 18 will require a support letter from their parent or guardian);
  • Have completed high school certification equivalent to an Australian Year 12.

Year 11 students will be considered on a case-by-case basis, subject to providing Year 11 results (or equivalent), a support letter from a parent or guardian (if underage), a portfolio (if applicable), and attending a screening interview; *

  • Have successfully completed a Certificate IV, VET Diploma or Higher Education Diploma;
  • Have successfully completed one year of full-time study in a degree course at a higher education provider;
  • Display experience or interest in the field of interactive media through evidence of relevant work or practice.

Students may be asked to demonstrate this through a CV, short written piece, interview and/or portfolio.

*Note: For Domestic applicants leaving school prior to then completion of Year 12 please check with your school or relevant education authority as to the specific legal requirements.

Where a release letter from your school is required, please include this in your application.

In all cases please provide a letter (certified) of support from your parent or legal guardian in your application.

Refer to the AIT's general admission criteria .

Student profile

Total students99
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Higher education entry<5 · <5%
<5%
School leavers (ATAR)0 · 0%
0%
Secondary education56 · 57%
57%
Vocational pathway0 · 0%
0%
Other entry pathways9 · 9%
9%
International students29 · 31%
31%

Course curriculum

Course structure, credit points and subject sequence

Course curriculum not yet available

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