Game design & development courses

A game design and development course will show you how games are made—from concept to commercialisation. Many courses give you an insight into the entire production process, so you’ll have a solid understanding of the industry and can discover which area you’re most passionate about.

Depending on your qualification, you’ll cover topics like: 

• Design and development using game engines like Unreal Engine and Unity3D

• Game scripting

• Programming and computer science

• Animation and motion graphics design

• 3D modelling and rendering using industry software like Autodesk Maya

• Special effects compositing

• User experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design

• IT project management

You can expect to graduate with a strong portfolio of work, which is essential for getting a job with game studios.

No, you don’t need to come to a game design and development course with existing coding experience, though it could be useful. You’ll most likely learn coding skills throughout your course.

Throughout your game design and development studies, you may use industry-standard software such as Unity and Unreal, though this will depend on the exact course that you choose.

Check the individual course pages for more detailed information about the kinds of software and programs you will use.

Yes, many online game design courses are very practical in nature, meaning you will be guided to build a portfolio of work throughout your studies. This will show off your skillset and become a valuable asset that you can present to industry after you graduate.

Many online game development courses are collaborative in nature, as this will prepare you for the workflow that exists in the games industry. You’ll work alongside other talented students to gain experience on different aspects of the design and development process and bring projects to life.

It's best to have a read of the individual online game design and development course pages to see if this is a strong focus for your course of choice.

After you graduate your game design and development course, you may land roles such as:

• 2D/3D animator

• Game designer

• 3D artist

• Visual effects artist

• Motion graphics designer

• Art director

• Games educator

You might be interested in these other related study options:

• Software development courses

• Programming & coding courses

• Cyber security courses

• Animation & visual design courses

• Media studies courses

• Business & management courses

Enrolling online is simple. Here’s how it works:

1. Find your course

• Browse the options on this page.

• Use our comparison tool to explore the different choices.

• Need help? Book a free phone consultation with a student advisor for personalised guidance.

2. Start your enrolment

• When you’re ready, click ‘Start studying now’ on the course page.

• Follow the prompts to begin your enrolment.

• You’ll need to provide supporting documents, such as:

  • Proof of identity

  • Your tax file number

  • A Unique Student Identifier (USI)

3. Wait for confirmation

Your chosen university will email you to confirm if your enrolment has been successful.

Note: Some courses have enquiries and applications handled directly by the university. If this applies, it will be clearly stated on the course listing page.

For more details, check our online self-service enrolment guide. And if you need help at any stage, contact us and we’ll talk you through it.