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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 Contemporary Issues in Education
SGD103 Second Language Acquisition and Learning
DES231 Second Language Teaching Methodologies
SGD200 Professional Learning
SGD202 Curriculum Development and Evaluation
SGD230 Leadership for Learning Communities
SGD305 Assessment: Principles and Practices

PLUS select 1 course from:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
SGD211 Interlanguage Phonology
SGD213 Language, Culture and Second Language Learning

Minor (4)

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

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
SGD100 Designing an Education Research Proposal
SGD103 Professional Learning
SGD230 Curriculum Development and Evaluation
SGD305 Pedagogies for Engagement