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Game DesignMajorMinor

The gaming industry is one of the fastest and most innovative business sectors, with game design being used to create more than “just a game”. This unique program lets you build and apply skills in game design and development to address a range of real-world problems – using the universal appeal of play.

Delve headfirst into the world of gaming and examine all elements of game creation, including character design, artwork and game production.

You will collaborate with your peers to bring your imagination to life through the creation of your own game. Take advantage of entrepreneurial opportunities and create and distribute games, both individually and in teams.

Taught by staff with international connections, you will develop professional relationships and become part of a thriving industry.

Unreal Academic Partner - Epic Games

Major (8)

For a major in Games Design, students must successfully complete 8 courses:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
DES101 Indigenous Wellbeing Practice
SGD103 Indigenous Wellbeing Research
DES231 Master of Social Work Field Education 1
SGD200 Master of Social Work Field Education 2
SGD202 Introduction to Social Work
SGD230 Advanced Direct Practice 1
SGD305 Advanced Direct Practice 2

PLUS select 1 course from:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
SGD211 International and Global Social Work
SGD213 Engaging and working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples

Minor (4)

For a minor in Games Design, students must successfully complete 4 courses:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
SGD100 Advocacy and Leadership in Social Policy and Legal Contexts
SGD103 Children, Youth and Families: Challenges, Critique and Change
SGD230 Social Work in Health and Mental Health
SGD305 Advanced Social Research