Overview

Key Facts

Bachelor of Digital Design (Game Design) is offered at University of Canberra. This will include the theoretical and practical skills and knowledge required to work in either a technical or creative role. Students will develop an understanding of the game design and production process from concept development and idea generation through to the production methodologies that are applied in today's leading game studios.

The course also encompasses aspects of human-centred and player-centred design methodologies. Students will gain a thorough understanding of game design developing skills in areas such as game design and game art. This will include key concepts such as game mechanics, artificial intelligence, 3D graphics, animation and real-time technology.

These areas of expertise will be enhanced by exposure to essential knowledge required to participate and engage with the games and interactive design industry. This will include areas such as teamwork, problem-solving strategies and contemporary production methodologies.

Learning will be achieved through activities such as creating interactive works, engaging with the game industry and its members, reviewing both historical and contemporary creative work and literature. All students that complete the qualification will be given the opportunity to apply their skills and knowledge to the development of creative works. (You will make games!)

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Real-Time Production
Games Production
3D Graphics
Drawing for Games
3D Character Animation
Virtual Environments
Experimental Game Design

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-21 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-07-07 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-02-03 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

60

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PTE Academic

50

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IELTS

6

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Credits

72 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Canberra, Australia

Disciplines

Design User Experience Design Game Design View 14 other Bachelors in User Experience Design in Australia

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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

TOEFL^® IBT

60

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50

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IELTS

6

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General requirements

CRICOS: 102461M

Admission to this course is based on an entrance rank. A rank can be achieved by the following means:

Year 12 ATAR-

diploma pathway

other Australian Qualification

work experience
overseas qualification

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Tuition Fees

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36400 AUD / year

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Living costs

Canberra

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1425 - 2504 AUD / month

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