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Game DesignMajorMinor

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 Ethics in Digital Investigation and Cyber Security
SGD103 Introduction to Device & Network Security
DES231 Cryptography, Blockchain and Security
SGD200 Evidenced Based Decision Making
SGD202 Managing Data
SGD230 Programming
SGD305 Project Management Principles

PLUS select 1 course from:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
SGD211 Cyber Laws and the Rules of Evidence
SGD213 Digital Forensics 1

Minor (4)

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

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
SGD100 Network Forensics
SGD103 Digital Forensics 2: Advanced concepts in Digital Forensics
SGD230 Research/Industry Dissertation 1
SGD305 Research/Industry Dissertation 2