Bachelor of Game Design

The guaranteed entry ATAR is 65.00. Alternative entry options include a STAT score of 150.0, a GPA of 4.0, or a TAFE/VET Certificate IV or above. Pathway options include Information Technology (Game Development), Arts, or a Diploma in Arts. All applicants must also submit a portfolio, CV and written statement. International students require an IELTS overall score of 6.0 (with Speaking and Writing both at 6.0) or a Pearson overall score of 50.

Graduates can pursue careers as Game Designers (typical salary $128K in Australia), Game Artists (typical salary $118K in Australia), Concept Artists, Game Writers, and Game Testers, among other roles. The games industry is projected to be worth $3.4 trillion USD by 2028, with a 13.7% five-year job growth projection for game designers.

The degree is structured across three years. In Year 1, you'll study Game Design Communication, Creative Arts, Game Art, Multimedia Design, Game Engine Implementation, and Production Project, plus one option topic. Year 2 covers Coding for Artists, Digital Graphic Design, Interaction Design, CGI Studio Practice 1, and Digital Games, plus one option topic. Year 3 includes Multimedia Production (x2), Game Creation, Special Project in Game Production (x2), VFX Histories and Theories, and Digital Entertainment Production, plus one option topic.

The Bachelor of Game Design is delivered in person at the Flinders University City Campus in Adelaide, South Australia. The course runs for 3 years full-time (or part-time equivalent), with intake starting in March. Note that part-time study options are not available for international students.

Yes, graduates can pursue an Honours in Game Design. By pursuing further study in game design, you'll truly put theory into practice by developing a major creative work. You'll also develop strong research skills by developing a research question related to your creative product.