Flinders University
3 years full-time
Turn your passion for games into a powerful career by mastering game development through technical programming, creative design, and industry collaboration. This 3-year degree prepares you to design and build digital games using industry-standard tools, with opportunities to work in entertainment, defence, education, and simulation sectors.
Entry requirements include an ATAR of 70.00 or equivalent qualification. Alternative pathways are available including STAT (150.0), GPA (4.5), or TAFE/VET Certificate IV or above. International students must meet English language requirements: IELTS overall 6.0 (Speaking 6.0, Writing 6.0) or Pearson overall 50. No prior experience in art or drawing is required; the course focuses on the technical and programming aspects of game development. Students should have basic computer literacy and problem-solving skills.
Year 1 covers foundational skills including Game Design, Fundamentals of UX, Computer Programming, and Web and Database Systems. Year 2 develops deeper technical expertise through Game Programming, Full-stack Web Development, Mobile Application Development, and Human-Centred Software Engineering. Year 3 applies skills in real-world settings through Game Development Studio projects, Serious Games, IT Professional Practice and Project Management, and a 12-week industry placement. Throughout the degree, students work with industry-standard tools including Unity and Unreal Engine, learning underlying code and theory. The curriculum also covers serious games and simulations used in health, defence, education, and other sectors beyond entertainment.
Flinders University is ranked No.1 in South Australia in Computing & Information Systems for full-time employment, learner engagement, learning resources, overall educational experience, and student support (Good Universities Guide 2025). The university is ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide and holds five stars in Computing & Information Systems for learner engagement and student support. Faculty experts like Dr Brett Wilkinson and Dr Matthew Stephenson bring industry experience and research excellence in game development and AI applications. Strong connections with industry leaders provide extensive Work Integrated Learning opportunities and real-world experience through internships and professional placements.
Graduates can pursue careers as Game Developers (typical salary $105K, 13.7% 5-year job growth), designing and coding games across indie studios to large AAA teams. Simulation Software Engineers develop training programs and digital twins for defence, aviation, health, and emergency services (average salary $120K). Additional career paths include Multimedia Developer, Technical Artist, and UX/UI Designer. The degree also provides a foundation for entrepreneurship, enabling graduates to launch their own indie game studios. Beyond entertainment, skills are applicable in defence, education, healthcare, corporate training, and government sectors.
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