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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 Environment and Health
SGD103 Public Health Foundations
DES231 Health Promotion Needs Assessment and Planning
SGD200 Health Promotion Principles
SGD202 Health Promotion Implementation and Evaluation
SGD230 Public Health Project
SGD305 Epidemiology and Biostatistics

PLUS select 1 course from:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
SGD211 Science Research Methods
SGD213 Public Health Foundations

Minor (4)

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

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
SGD100 Environmental Health Risk Management
SGD103 Health Promotion Principles
SGD230 Epidemiology and Biostatistics
SGD305 Elements of Design