Sydney,
NSW,
Australia
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor of Game Development - Game Design in Canberra Australia | Academy of Interactive Entertainment
Academy of Interactive Entertainment
|
Canberra Australia
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
39,765
(c. USD28,771.53)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Game designers serve as the creative minds and advocates behind game development projects. They constantly generate fresh concepts and focus on how players will engage with and appreciate their creations. Exceptional game designers blend technical expertise, artistic talent, and crucially, strong interpersonal communication skills. These professionals dedicate substantial time to crafting comprehensive documentation that outlines game mechanics, settings, protagonists, and antagonists - even specifying how individual objects should function, appear, and sound.
The Game Design program is an intensive two-year curriculum developed by industry veterans in collaboration with both domestic and international studios, aiming to cultivate groundbreaking professionals who will shape the future of gaming.
This qualification enhances your theoretical understanding and hands-on abilities for a career in game creation. Hone your narrative crafting and UX design capabilities to develop distinctive interactive entertainment. Over three years, this degree expands upon the Advanced Diploma curriculum, incorporating specialized design modules while also providing comprehensive training in visual design, game aesthetics, and system architecture to propel your career in game development.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 5.5
Qualification Requirements
AIE Institute degrees do not have an ATAR requirement.
To be eligible for entry to AIE Institute’s courses you must meet the following requirements:
Applicants with recent secondary education (within the past two years)
Australian Senior Certificate of Education, such as the NSW HSC, Victorian VCE, South Australian SACE, ACT SSC or equivalent, with a pass level or higher in English.
Interview and/or portfolio
Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study
A Diploma or higher from an accredited Australian education institution
Interview and/or portfolio
Applicants with higher education
A Diploma or higher from an accredited Australian education institution
Interview and/or portfolio
Applicants with work and life experience - alternative entry
A foundation studies program or preparatory program recognised for admission purposes by another Australian higher education provider, OR relevant work experience that demonstrates equivalence to the entry requirements
Interview and/or portfolio
INTERVIEWS
Interviews are intended to assess the applicant’s suitability for the course, including any specific requirements they may have. Common questions to be asked in the interview relate to teamwork, educational history, what students want to gain from the course and their long-term career aspirations. Applicants may also show examples of work from their portfolio. The Admissions Panel will assess the applicant’s suitability for the course and advise them if they need to submit further materials.
IELTS Equivalent Overall Score: 5.5 (with a minimum score of 6.0 for Writing, and 7.0 for Listening). AIE also accepts TOEFL and may accept PTE on a case-by-case basis.
Tuition
AUD
39,765