Overview

The Games and Interactive Environments (Software Technologies) degree is offered at Queensland University of Technology provides you with skills in IT development for computing gaming and visualisation technology. You will develop an understanding of the principles underlying modern computer graphics systems and an appreciation for how such principles help design and build computer games and simulations.

Careers and outcomes

Animator

Computer game programmer

Computer games developer

Digital content designer

Digital content producer

Games developer

Software engineer

Sound designer

Programme Structure

Courses:

Computer Games Studies

Game Production and Technology

IT Systems Design

Building IT Systems

Game Engine Theory and Application

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-29 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-10 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-02 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

288 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Brisbane, Australia

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

CRICOS: 092648J

English, or Literature, or English and Literature Extension, or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 & 4, C)

General Mathematics, or Mathematical Methods, or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C)

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

44300 AUD / year

≈ 44300 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9900 AUD / year

≈ 9900 AUD / year

Additional Details

Commonwealth supported place (CSP) for doemstic students.

Living costs

Brisbane

Australia

1402 - 2528 AUD / month

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Careers and outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Brisbane

Funding

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