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Bachelor of Design (Game Design)

Create games that will change the world

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”. With new opportunities emerging in education, healthcare, marketing, and more, this diverse field is one of the fastest growing and most exciting sectors of the games industry. 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.

Study location
  • Sunshine Coast
Refer to the program footnotes
CRICOS code
098465A
Commence
Semester 1, Semester 2
Program length (full-time)
3 years
Annual tuition fee 2020
A$24,000
Estimated total tuition fee *
A$72,000
Footnotes
  • Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
  • * Estimated tuition fees are based on 2025 rates. Refer to international fees for more information.
  • Not all majors/minors and elective options are available at every campus. You should refer to the What Can I Study tab, and the proposed study sequence for your chosen campus and intake for further information.
Study locations QTAC code
  • Sunshine Coast 013151
  • Moreton Bay From 2021
Minimum selection threshold
ATAR - 54.55 OP - 18 Rank - 64
UniSC program code
AR312
Commence
Semester 1, Semester 2
Duration
3 years full time or equivalent part time
Study mode
Blended Learning
Recommended prior study
English, Maths A, B or C
Fee type 2020
  • Commonwealth supported places
Total courses
24
Total units
288

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”. With new opportunities emerging in education, healthcare, marketing, and more, this diverse field is one of the fastest growing and most exciting sectors of the games industry. 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.

In this program you will:

  • Analyse the meanings and cultural implications of gameplay and story, using this knowledge to create emotionally rich and challenging experiences within your own games and simulations.
  • Specialise in game art, interactive narrative, or programming.
  • Have the opportunity to use elective subjects to hone your studies in a particular subject area, from areas as diverse as Indigenous Studies, Health Promotion, or Politics and International Relations.
  • Work as a specialist in multidisciplinary project teams, gaining hands-on experience developing for PC, smart-phones and tablets, augmented reality, and virtual reality.
Career opportunities:
  • Computer programmer/systems analyst
  • Games designer/developer
  • App developer
  • Programmer
  • Web designer/developer
  • Mixed reality designer
  • Augmented and virtual reality developer
  • Video artist/Video editor

 

Program structure

Introductory courses (8) 96 units

CMN101 Motor Control and Learning
COR109 Professional Placement in Sport Studies
DES102 Athlete Coach and Club Welfare
SGD100 Introduction to Creative Entrepreneurship
SGD101 Communication and Thought
SGD102 Visual Storytelling
SGD103 Playcentric Game Design
SGD120 Game Art: Introduction to 2D & 3D

Developing and Graduate courses (8) 96 units

CMN313 Introduction to Games Scripting
SGD200 Serious Digital Game Design
SGD202 Interactive Narrative: Fundamentals
SGD304 Creativity, Design and Communication Project
SGD305 Game-Based Learning

PLUS select 1 minor from the following:

Elective courses (8) 96 units

Select 8 elective courses from the undergraduate elective course options. Students are strongly encouraged to use their electives to complete courses in the available Design disciplines.

*New course, subject to final approval

Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.

Total units: 288

Program requirements and notes

In order to graduate you must:

  • Successfully complete 288 units as outlined in the Program Structure
  • Complete no more than 10 introductory level (100 coded) courses
Program Notes
  • Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 units per semester (normally 4 courses) and following the recommended study sequence
  • The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
  • It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of academic calendar dates
  • Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods which may include essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations
  • As part of your USC program, you may apply to Study Overseas to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider
  • Only a full-time study option is available to international students on Student visa
  • Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses