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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 Mental and Physical Health and Wellbeing
SGD103 Community Development and Social Action
DES231 Human Services Placement 1
SGD200 Working With Children, Youth and Families
SGD202 Ethics, Law and the Helping Professions
SGD230 Working with First Nations Peoples and Multicultural Communities
SGD305 Disability: Culture, Community and Change

PLUS select 1 course from:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
SGD211 Social Work Practice in Various Organisational Settings
SGD213 Human Services Placement 2

Minor (4)

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

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
SGD100 Context Responsive Social Work Practice
SGD103 Accounting Principles
SGD230 Exploring Business Research
SGD305 Information Systems in Organisations