Make the transition from gamer to game developer, exploring a range of genres for a range of platforms – roleplaying games, platformers, adventure, PC, FPS, mobile, and VR.
Not only are games becoming some of the biggest entertainment properties in the world, but industries are now also using the positive effects of ‘gamification’ and serious games to encourage behavioural change, particularly in fields of healthcare, training, and safety.
Games have the potential to change the world, and we can give you the skills to help change yours. Our bachelor’s degree starts at the base level and builds your expertise in programming and design.
As a student of Games at SAE, we offer small classes and one-on-one mentoring opportunities you may not find in a larger university. You’ll develop and apply advanced techniques and strategies to use industry software like Unreal Engine, Unity, Blender and Maya. In addition to this, you could develop for technologies such as Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, Android, and iOS. You’ll also learn the core technologies under the hood of game engines with expert mentors guiding you in industry-standard engine languages like C++ and C#.
Your growth and development as a creative practitioner will be assessed through the completion of industry-based projects and help you build up a body of work and a portfolio to share with potential employers or first clients.
In preparation for an industry that commands agility and adaptability, you’ll cut your creative teeth on projects in partnership with your course peers. As your skills develop and you work on more dynamic projects, you’ll apply your capabilities to cross-discipline projects. By the end of your course, you could be collaborating with fellow students across all SAE disciplines.
With a Bachelor of Games Development, you’ll be ready for cutting-edge industry roles using modern creative business concepts and strategies. Career options include Mobile App Developer, Level Designer, Systems Designer, or UX Designer.
Career Outcomes
What jobs will this course lead to?
Game Designer
Game Economy Designer
Level Designer
Simulation Specialists
Analysts
Community Managers
Systems Designer
User Experience Designer
Graphics Programmer
Games Writer
3 February 2025, 26 May 2025, 15 September 2025
Brisbane Campus
Cnr Jane Street and Riverside Drive,
WEST END,
Queensland,
4101, BRISBANE, Australia
3 February 2025, 26 May 2025, 15 September 2025
Sydney Campus
39 Regent Street,
CHIPPENDALE,
New South Wales,
2008, SYDNEY, Australia
Minimum Age
International students seeking admission to SAE must be 18 years of age OR must be turning 18 during their first trimester of studies at SAE.
Academic requirements
Successful completion of secondary school studies (assessed as an equivalent of Australian Year 12 secondary studies). Minimum overall pass is required.
English language requirements
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.