Bachelor of Design (Games)

Domestic students in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) pay an annual student contribution amount between AU$4,738 and AU$17,399 depending on the band of their enrolled courses. For a standard full-time year (96 credit points), the exact amount depends on subject band. In addition, a Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) of up to AU$373 per year applies in 2026. International students pay AU$46,080 per annum (2026 annual fee). HECS-HELP and SA-HELP loans may be available to eligible domestic students to defer fees.

There is no published ATAR cutoff for this course. Entry is competitive and based primarily on the assessment of a Games Design selection task rather than ATAR alone. All direct applicants must complete and submit one of six available briefs as part of the selection task, submitted as a single PDF. ATAR profile data is listed as 'R/C' (selection task required, ATAR is not the primary method). Adjustment factors such as SNAP, equity access schemes, and the Elite Athlete and Performer Program may apply to eligible Year 12 applicants.

Applicants must complete one of six briefs: (1) Improvements to an Existing Game (500–1000 words); (2) World Design Art Folio (3–7 pages); (3) World Narrative Design Folio (500–1000 words); (4) Game Modding Project folio (3–7 pages); (5) Game Prototype or Design folio (3–7 pages); (6) Community Games Project Proposal (500–1000 words). Each brief takes approximately 1 day (7 hours). Submissions must be a single PDF, and AI must not be used. Applicants can use pre-existing creative work. The deadline for Semester 2, 2026 / Semester 1, 2027 intakes is 17 July 2026.

The Bachelor of Design (Games) has two intake dates per year: February and July. For the 2026 and 2027 intakes, the next rounds are Semester 2, 2026 (February) and Semester 1, 2027 (July). Applications for the Semester 2, 2026 / Semester 1, 2027 intakes must have the selection task submitted by 17 July 2026.

In Year 1, you will be introduced to world-class game design studio courses covering critical game studies, game history, imaging and 2D artwork, and game engines. In Year 2, you will grow your understanding through studio courses in concept art and advanced imaging, 3D character design, sound design for interactive environments, and experience design, as well as electives in journalism, film, cultural studies, sound, or animation. In Year 3, you will study games design and analysis, games industry and professional portfolio skills, and complete a major team project producing a completed and publicly available game.

Graduates are prepared to work in the games and creative industries or to launch their own company and artistic career. Graduate roles include 2D and 3D game artists, game designers, level designers, interface designers, researchers, concept artists, animators, 3D visualisers and modellers, producers, and art directors. Many graduates are employed by design companies across Australia. Upon completing the degree, graduates may also be eligible for entry into an RMIT Honours or Postgraduate degree.