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Study Game Development at Flinders

Build a career in game development.

Develop the skills required to produce complex interactive systems used in gaming, preparing you to work in a range of industries, from entertainment to defence, health care to corporate, education and government, where the application of games and game technologies is key.

Game development is an important tool for modelling real-life scenarios for training, problem solving and research in a variety of fields. Making games is a creative and technical art form, and this course will see you graduate with qualifications that are in demand across a broad range of industries.

Fast facts

Course facts at a glance.

I am an
International Student

I am not a citizen of
Australia or New Zealand.

I am a
Domestic Student

I am an Australian or New Zealand Citizen.

I'm an Australian Permanent Resident
(including Humanitarian Visa holders).

2021 selection rank

65.00

Guaranteed selection rank

70.00

TAFElink

Certificate IV or above

Adjustment factors available

Yes

Delivery mode

On campus:

– Tonsley

Online: No.

Duration

3 years full-time
(or part-time equivalent)
Deferrable: Yes

Start dates

– March
– July

Duration

3 years full-time
Deferrable: Yes

Start dates

– March
– July

Why study Game Development at Flinders

Cover the tools and processes used in industry to design and build interactive experiences
Build a portfolio of work that demonstrates your capacity for planning, development and program design
Design games for purpose, work with external partners to create gaming experiences for rehabilitation, education or to inspire social change in players
Engage with multidiscipline teams from across the University in the design and construction of game experiences
Gain insight into the current trends in game research and their widespread use beyond simple entertainment
Accredited by the Australian Computer Society
Study in our $120 million science and technology precinct at Tonsley

Your career

Graduates with qualifications in game development are in demand across a broad range of industries like health, education, defence as well as the private sector. Your degree will prepare you to not only work in the game industry but also within simulation and interactive user centred design experiences across traditional computing and information technology domains.

Potential occupations include:

digital content coordinator
data scientist
system modeller
game play developer
game programmer
education technology designer.

Potential employers include:

information technology services
educational institutions
health industry
defence industry
government bodies
private sector.

Professional accreditation/recognition

All our Bachelor of Information Technology and Bachelor of Computer Science degrees are accredited by the Australian Computer Society at the professional level. Professional ICT courses accredited by the Australian Computer Society are recognised internationally under the Seoul Accord. Graduates meet the academic requirements for attaining chartered status as ICT professionals.

I ended up at Flinders when I was going around to all the Open Days and then the lecturer who was there was very enthusiastic about what he wanted to teach and inspired me that one step further…"

Tina Fotopoulos
Bachelor of Information Technology (Game Development)

What you will study

First year A typical first year may include:	core topics in fundamentals of computing, computer programming, database design, network systems, simulation and game design, and professional skills.
Second year A typical second year may include:	core topics in computer programming, database and conceptual modelling, computer game development, computer networks and operating systems, and interaction design a selection of undergraduate computing elective topics.
Third year A typical third year may include:	core topics in computer programming, interactive computer systems, project management for engineering and science, and digital games a game development project and a selection of undergraduate computing elective topics or an information technology practicum.
Honours year A typical honours year may include:	a major thesis project a selection of computer, science, engineering and mathematics option topics.

Practical experience

The degree provides you with practical experience that prepares you for the workforce.

Undertake a major group project or a work placement.
Learn the practical skills to design and develop complex computer-based systems.
Develop hands-on experience in state-of-the art facilities through innovative and interactive learning.

Innovation and
enterprise topics

At Flinders University, we recognise that careers are evolving and the workplace of the future will look very different from today.

Whatever undergraduate course you are studying at Flinders you can add innovation and enterprise electives to your degree to gain new, adaptable and transferrable skills that will equip you for changes in the global job market.

These innovation and enterprise electives prepare you for the careers of tomorrow by developing what we like to call 'personal enterprise skills' – the innate ability to adapt to whatever life throws at you, professionally and personally.

Pursue multiple passions with a combined degree

Combining your degree is a great way to pursue multiple passions and broaden your career opportunities. A combined degree gives you an advantage for employment in competitive and rapidly changing workplaces, both in Australia and overseas. For example, this degree could be combined with another in robotics, design and innovation or education.

How to apply

Choose your preferred course.

Choose other courses to include in your preferences.

Applicants can apply for this course using Year 12 qualifications, previous higher education study, TAFE/VET qualifications, or through adult entry (STAT/Foundation Studies/tertiary preparation course).

Find the entry path that's right for you.

How to apply

Check entry requirements.

Obtain certified documents.

Submit your application and documents.

If you don't meet our English language entry requirements and need to improve your English language proficiency, you can do so through our approved English Language Instruction Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS) providers.

This means that you can attend the required English language tuition at approved ELICOS providers and gain direct entry into university without an IELTS or TOEFL test.

If you don't meet our academic entry requirements, you can still gain entry to Flinders University through academic pathways programs provided by the Flinders International Study Centre.

Course enquiries

Want more information about studying at Flinders University? Contact us to find out more – we'd love to help you decide if Flinders University is the right choice for you.

Course enquiries

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