Bachelor of Games and Interactive Environments (Game Design)

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Bachelor of Games and Interactive Environments (Game Design)

Queensland University of Technology

Australia, Brisbane

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Queensland University of Technology

Australia , Brisbane

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

092648J

Campuses

Gardens Point

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines28-Feb-2026

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Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 44,300 / per year

Next Intake 28-Feb-2026

Bachelor of Games and Interactive Environments (Game Design)

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Highlights

Gain hands-on game design experience and knowledge of narrative and immersion (drawing the player into the game), and learn design theories (both general and specific to games) to provide the skills necessary to create exciting and unique game worlds.
Cover both the technical and creative aspects of game development.
Be prepared for a career in game design, animation, special effects development, or mobile entertainment development.
The QUT Bachelor of Games and Interactive Environments degree is the most successful degree of its kind in Queensland. It has solid connections to local game industries and other industry partners in game-based technology.
Join Queensland's leading video game industry, which is responsible for titles such as Hellboy, Fruit Ninja, the children's game Viva Pinata Party Animals, and Star Wars: The Force Unleashed.

The Bachelor of Games and Interactive Environments (Game Design) allows you to join the growing industry of digital environments and electronic games by acquiring expertise in developing computer games and other forms of interactive media. The course has a strong foundation in information technology, design and creative thinking.

This major will give you practical skills in games design and development. You will acquire underlying theoretical knowledge across various disciplines, including psychology (for example, motivation) and sociology (for example, cultural impact) and become proficient at effectively communicating design ideas and proposals.

You will gain experience in game and interaction development, from identification and evaluation of ideas, creation of design concepts, critique of existing and potential products, analysis of cultural impact and industry trends, and developing and delivering a final product.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Minimum English language requirements

We accept English language proficiency scores from the following tests undertaken in a secure test centre. Tests must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement.

English Test	Overall	Listening	Reading	Writing	Speaking
IELTS Academic / One Skill Retake	6.5	6	6	6	6
Cambridge English Score You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website.	176	169	169	169	169
PTE Academic	58	50	50	50	50
TOEFL iBT	79	16	16	21	18

Don't have the English language score you need? We can help!

We offer English language programs to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.

When you apply for this course, we will recommend which English course you should enrol in.

Career

Careers and outcomes

In 2022, Queensland saw an 11% increase in full-time game-related jobs. This translated into over 300 new local positions, accounting for nearly half of all game development jobs created nationwide!

As a graduate of the Game Design Major, you can apply your knowledge and skills in roles such as game designer, level designer, game producer and mobile game designer. The skills learnt can also be applied outside the games industry to create engaging tools and environments in other domains.

Student success stories

Professional recognition

If you complete a Software Technology Minor as part of your degree, you may be eligible for associate membership of the Australian Computer Society (ACS).

Research pathways

You may wish to take your passion further and extend your studies with an honours research program.

Honours is an ideal pathway for high-achieving graduates to enter the doctoral program (PhD), and provides a wider range of career opportunities including research, analytic or teaching positions. Consult your course coordinator in the second or third year to assess what projects may be available within your areas of interest.

To be eligible for an honours course, you must have a bachelor degree in information technology, mathematics, science or property economics (depending on the course) or its equivalent, completed within the last five years, with a minimum grade point average of 4.5 (on QUT’s 7-point scale).