Bachelor of Design (Game Development)
Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs)
Embark on an exciting journey into game development with UC's Bachelor of Design (Game Development). This hands-on course equips you with specialised skills and the expertise to create game environments, characters, interactions, stories, worlds, and everything in between. Dive into the fundamentals of game development, from tabletop games and indie projects to VR and advanced game development. As a game developer, you’re the ultimate creator with the power to design every element from the groun
Official- Duration
- 3 years
- Qualification
- Bachelor Degree
- AQF 7
- Campus
- Bruce
- ACT · +4 more campuses
- Course code
- CRICOS 116128J
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Course overview
Embark on an exciting journey into game development with UC's Bachelor of Design (Game Development). This hands-on course equips you with specialised skills and the expertise to create game environments, characters, interactions, stories, worlds, and everything in between. Dive into the fundamentals of game development, from tabletop games and indie projects to VR and advanced game development. As a game developer, you’re the ultimate creator with the power to design every element from the ground up. Master visual aesthetics in game art, create interactive experiences through game programming, and craft compelling gameplay with game design. Each semester, you’ll bring your ideas to life and create a game, building a robust portfolio that showcases your creativity and technical ability. With every game you create, you'll build your own in-game universe, a virtual big bang that players can explore and experience. Immerse yourself in Canberra’s only government-supported game development program and gain unique industry experience through simulated studio environments. This course not only prepares you for the dynamic landscape of the games industry, but opens doors to careers in storytelling, graphic design, player psychology, sound design, and beyond.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
1. International undergraduate applicants normally require an educational qualification deemed equivalent to an Australian Year 12 certificate, with the course's required rank and any additional criteria. 2. Australian-Year-12-equivalent qualification; course-specific rank and selection criteria; English proficiency.
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
International undergraduate applicants normally require an educational qualification deemed equivalent to an Australian Year 12 certificate, with the course's required rank and any additional criteria.
Additional entry requirement
Australian-Year-12-equivalent qualification; course-specific rank and selection criteria; English proficiency.
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Semester 2 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | 9 August 2027 | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | 15 February 2027 | — | $36,400per year | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 2 | Bruce, Canberra | 9 August 2027 | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 2 | South Bank, QLD | 9 August 2027 | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | South Bank, QLD | 15 February 2027 | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Bruce, Canberra | 15 February 2027 | — | — | International students |
Where it is taught
UC - TAFE Queensland, Mt Gravatt
Mt Gravatt Campus, 1030 Cavendish Rd, Mount Gravatt, QLD
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References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Bachelor of Design (Game Development)canberra.edu.au
- University of Canberracanberra.edu.au
- CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
- International Course Guide 2027Official source
- UC College International Entry Requirements 2026Official source
- ELICOS course 2027Official source
- Standard academic entry requirementsOfficial source
- QS World University Rankings 2027Official source