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156 weeks
17 core subjects and 5 elective subjects. Assessments include activity-based assignments and online quizzes — no formal exams.
Online, On campus, Blended
14 Sep 2026 | 15 Feb 2027
Course Overview
What is a Bachelor of Game Design and Development? The Bachelor of Game Design and Development explores the fundamentals of game design, ideation and production, teaching you to transform ideas into playable experiences through creativity, critical thinking and problem-solving. You'll develop advanced technical and artistic skills, with a strong understanding of production pipelines, design principles and games culture. This degree is built on three core pillars: asset production, game ideation and design, and game project management. Throughout the course, you'll build professional communication, leadership, and project management skills while developing a strong portfolio. You'll create games from the ground up through real industry experience, completing work-integrated learning and a capstone project that culminates in a complete and polished portfolio piece. With a thorough understanding of industry-standard tools, production processes, and promotion and networking, you'll graduate prepared to navigate both the creative and business realities of a competitive global industry. More Learning outcomes and Work-Integrated Learning Source, analyse and evaluate tools, information and assets in the context of complex game development and digital media projects. Demonstrate creativity and analytical skills to independently solve unpredictable and/or complex game development problems. Use industry-standard methods and tools to implement optimal solutions, systems, and behaviours in digital games projects. Communicate game design knowledge, skills, ideas and solutions effectively across diverse groups. Demonstrate leadership skills by planning and executing project management and communication strategies in interdisciplinary game development projects. Demonstrate critical awareness and engagement with the broader social, ethical, and entrepreneurial contexts of game design and development. Understand ethical professional practice and articulate the impact of game development as a craft and industry on local and global communities. Describe the historical, social, material, and technological forces that shape the video game industry. Undertake 120 hours of experience by completing an internship or working on a live brief. Unreal Academic Partner Program As an official Unreal Academic Partner, our gaming students gain access to world-leading Unreal Engine tools and resources used by top game studios worldwide. PlayStation® First Academic Development Partner Develop games using the PlayStation® 5 Platform with exclusive access to Professional Development Kits and Tools. Download course guide Start online application Study mode Online, On campus, Blended Campus locations* Sydney, Online Student Domestic International Course duration 3 years full time, 6 years part time, 2 years accelerated Start date 14 Sep 2026 15 Feb 2027 31 May 2027 13 Sep 2027 View all key dates Fee & scholarships Learn more This is an AQF Level 7 course delivered by Torrens University Australia Ltd *For more details on international student study options .
Where You Can Study
Sydney
1 Chambers Rd, Leura, NSW 2780
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedCourse Content
2D Asset Creation
Game Design Principles
Game Programming I
3D Asset Creation
Design Studio 1
Game Production Foundation
Advanced 3D Asset Creation
Game Development PlayStation
Serious Games
Animation
Rapid Game Prototype
UX Fundamentals
Problem Based Learning Studio
Game Development Mobile and Immersive Technology
Work Integrated Learning
Pre-Production Capstone 1
Production Capstone 2
Common Questions
Yes, Torrens University offers a range of scholarships for international students, including the Motivational Scholarship (up to 25% off tuition), the PEPEA Scholarship (50% off tuition), and the Trimester 1 Accelerated Motivational Scholarship (30% off tuition), among others. These are available to new undergraduate students and apply for the entire course duration.
Torrens University offers an Offshore Online Scholarship for international students studying online while residing outside Australia, providing up to 30% off tuition fees for undergraduate courses. This suggests online study options may be available for students abroad.
Yes, students from recognised partner institutions and pathway programs may be eligible for exclusive tuition reductions. For example, the Ironwood Pathway scholarship offers 20% off, the Pearl Pathway scholarship offers 30% off, and the Kings College Malaysia scholarship offers 45% off for eligible undergraduate students.
Most scholarships at Torrens University, including those applicable to undergraduate courses like the Bachelor of Game Design and Development, operate on a rolling deadline per intake. It is recommended to apply as soon as possible to secure your scholarship before the intake closes.
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