The Bachelor of Games and Interactivity (Professional) is an undergraduate degree that equips students with the creative, technical, and design skills needed to work across the full spectrum of game development and interactive media. The course blends game design theory, software engineering, digital art, narrative design, and project management, guiding students through both analogue and digital game creation in studio-style learning environments. Students develop a deep understanding of the role games play in contemporary culture, exploring how interactive experiences are built — from early concept and prototyping through to polished, publishable products. The 'Professional' designation typically indicates the inclusion of a structured industry placement or extended Work Integrated Learning (WIL) component, giving graduates real-world experience before they finish their degree.

The course is designed for students who are passionate about games in all their forms — not just as players, but as creators, designers, and technologists. It suits those who enjoy a mix of creative and technical problem-solving, from coding game mechanics and scripting AI behaviours to designing user interfaces and crafting compelling game narratives. Graduates are prepared for roles within game studios (both indie and AAA), digital media companies, interactive entertainment firms, simulation and training companies, advertising agencies, VR/AR developers, film and animation studios, and the defence sector. Industry bodies such as the Game Developers Association of Australia (GDAA), the International Game Developers Association (IGDA), and the Australasian Interactive Media Industry Association (AIMIA) recognise graduates of these programs for membership, further connecting them to professional networks.

The 'Professional' stream of this degree typically extends the standard three-year program by including an optional or mandatory professional placement year — often a 12-month work-integrated placement within a games or tech company — making it a four-year qualification. This structure provides students with a competitive edge by the time they graduate, as they enter the workforce with both a strong academic foundation and verifiable industry experience. Employers across the games, simulation, media, and technology sectors actively recruit from these programs, valuing graduates' interdisciplinary portfolio of technical skills and creative problem-solving ability.

Domestic applicants are typically required to have completed Australian Year 12 (or an equivalent overseas qualification) to be considered for admission. Most Australian universities offering this degree use the ATAR as part of their selection process, with guaranteed entry thresholds generally sitting between 65 and 70 (including any applicable adjustments). Adjustment points may be awarded for relevant VCE/HSC subjects such as Art, Media Studies, Applied Computing, Software Development, Visual Communication Design, or Mathematics, which can boost an applicant's effective selection rank. Applicants who have completed an AQF Certificate IV, Diploma, Advanced Diploma, or higher qualification are often guaranteed entry provided they meet all other requirements. Those without a formal qualification but with significant and relevant industry or work experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis, sometimes alongside a STAT (Special Tertiary Admissions Test) result.

For some course variants — particularly those with a stronger creative or design emphasis — applicants who did not undertake relevant Year 12 design or media subjects may be required to submit a creative portfolio for assessment. This portfolio typically showcases the applicant's interest and capability in visual design, digital media, or game-related creative work. The Professional placement stream may have additional criteria around academic performance and competitive selection for placement positions. Applicants without a formal qualification may be considered if they demonstrate relevant experience and complete a STAT assessment.

International applicants are required to demonstrate English language proficiency, typically through IELTS (with most programs requiring an overall band score of 6.0–6.5 with no individual band below 6.0), or equivalent results in TOEFL, PTE Academic, or Cambridge English. International students holding student visas studying in Australia are required to study full-time and on campus. Some universities also allow entry through pathway programs, foundation years, or articulation arrangements from TAFE and private colleges offering relevant diploma-level courses in game design, multimedia, or IT.