About the course

During your first year of study, you will build a strong foundation in IT fundamentals, including networking, database development, programming, and systems analysis and design, before specialising in game development, which will see you build skills in computer graphics programming, multimedia design and information visualisation.

　　Topics include:

　　Game Engines and Graphics using Unreal game Engine (UE5)

　　Unity game engine

　　Game asset creation

　　Game design

　　Mobile game development

　　Game project management

　　3D graphical production

　　You will also have the chance to apply technical skills and creativity to wider productions, software and interfaces, studying areas such as:

　　User Experience

　　Software Development Tools

　　Programming

　　Python and Java – highly sought after skills in the Australian job market¹.

　　In your final year you will put your skills into practice through our ICT Capstone Project.

　　You may have the opportunity to work directly with an industry client, drawing on the technical expertise gained throughout your studies and applying professional skills in a real-world setting to produce and deliver an artefact for your client.

　　You will enjoy access to dedicated learning hubs where you can connect and collaborate, giving you the full workplace and project experience.

　　With ongoing growth in games and entertainment, IT professionals with the expertise to build highly visual systems are in demand, with the Bachelor of Information Technology (Games and Entertainment Design) designed to meet that need.

　　Balancing technical skills with creativity, you will develop your ability to design and program games, pitch your ideas and take them to market.

　　These skills are highly transferrable, with opportunities also available in the film and tv industry, education, health, business and defence sectors.

　　Enjoy a common first-year across most IT degrees enabling you to switch between specialisations and receive credit for completed courses. This means if you change your mind about your IT specialisation after first-year, you can change programs and still complete your degree in 3 or 4 years full-time (depending on your degree length). Start now, decide later.

　　On-campus teaching for this program is based at the Mawson Lakes campus. Only 20 minutes from the city centre with easy parking. The Mawson Lakes campus is also accessible by bus and train with the Mawson Lakes train station only a short walk. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Teaching Period 2 (February), 2024	Mawson Lakes
Teaching Period 5 (July), 2024	Mawson Lakes
Teaching Period 2 (February), 2025	Mawson Lakes
Teaching Period 5 (July), 2025	Mawson Lakes
Teaching Period 2 (February), 2026	Mawson Lakes
Teaching Period 5 (July), 2026	Mawson Lakes

　　

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How to apply

Entry requirements for University of South Australia

Recent secondary education : Meet any prerequisite requirements with a minimum grade of C- or equivalent AND Qualify for the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE), and achieved a competitive Selection Rank (ATAR), or Complete secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE, or Complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum score of 24 points.

　　Higher education study : Complete or partly complete a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution, or Complete at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at undergraduate level or above.

　　Vocational Education and Training (VET): Complete an award from a registered training organisation at Certificate IV or above.

　　IELTS total [6.0], IELTS reading [6.0], IELTS writing [6.0]. TOEFL PBT - 550 with TWE of 4.5.TOEFL IBT - 60 with Reading and Writing not less than 18.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 60.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of South Australia. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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