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The gaming industry is one of the fastest and most innovative business sectors, with game design being used to create more than “just a game”. This unique program lets you build and apply skills in game design and development to address a range of real-world problems – using the universal appeal of play.

Delve headfirst into the world of gaming and examine all elements of game creation, including character design, artwork and game production.

You will collaborate with your peers to bring your imagination to life through the creation of your own game. Take advantage of entrepreneurial opportunities and create and distribute games, both individually and in teams.

Taught by staff with international connections, you will develop professional relationships and become part of a thriving industry.

Unreal Academic Partner - Epic Games

Major (8)

For a major in Games Design, students must successfully complete 8 courses:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
DES101 Second Language Acquisition and Learning
SGD103 Second Language Teaching Methodologies
DES231 Interlanguage Phonology
SGD200 Language, Culture and Second Language Learning
SGD202 Strategy, Governance and Ethics
SGD230 Marketing in a Global Environment
SGD305 Innovation Management and Professional Development

PLUS select 1 course from:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
SGD211 Leading and Managing Organisations
SGD213 Evidenced Based Decision Making

Minor (4)

For a minor in Games Design, students must successfully complete 4 courses:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
SGD100 Finance and Accounting for Managers
SGD103 Communication and Thought
SGD230 Cell Biology
SGD305 Science Research Methods