In this course you will
- Create immersive and engaging digital experiences through real-world projects guided by industry experts.
- Cover both the technical and creative aspects of game development.
- Develop expertise in one of our three majors: Game Design, Animation or Software Technologies.
- Prepare for a career in game design, animation, special effects, or mobile entertainment development.
- Join Queensland's most successful degree of its kind, with solid links to local games industries and other industry partners in game-based technology.
- Be a part of Queensland’s leading video game industry, responsible for titles such as Fruit Ninja by Half Brick Studios, The Legend of Spyro: A New Beginning, TY the Tasmanian Tiger, and Star Wars: The Force Unleashed by Krome Studios, and The Oregon Trail by Gameloft.
In this course you will
- Create immersive and engaging digital experiences through real-world projects guided by industry experts.
- Cover both the technical and creative aspects of game development.
- Develop expertise in one of our three majors: Game Design, Animation or Software Technologies.
- Prepare for a career in game design, animation, special effects, or mobile entertainment development.
- Join Queensland's most successful degree of its kind, with solid links to local games industries and other industry partners in game-based technology.
- Be a part of Queensland’s leading video game industry, responsible for titles such as Fruit Ninja by Half Brick Studios, The Legend of Spyro: A New Beginning, TY the Tasmanian Tiger, and Star Wars: The Force Unleashed by Krome Studios, and The Oregon Trail by Gameloft.
As part of this course you must choose a major
Course pathway options
Graduates of the course/s listed below will be automatically offered a place in the Bachelor of Games and Interactive Environments.
Why QUT
Hands-on learning
Gain skills and confidence for your career with a curriculum that prioritises hands-on learning and real industry projects.
Build your network
Connect with motivated professionals and learn from award-winning lecturers who are experts in their field.
Industry experience
Gain experience with leading organisations through our work-integrated learning program.
Graduate showcase
Our graduate showcase is an exciting opportunity for our final-year IT and games students to exhibit their work and network with industry professionals.
Games student projects
Explore some of our second-year student projects and witness the creative prowess of our students as they bring their game design visions to life!
Can gaming improve our mental health?
Tune into this episode of Ready STEM Go to hear from Prof Daniel Johnson, a leader in games research and interaction design at QUT. Discover how video games offer a sense of fulfilment, freedom, and connection, and learn about the misconceptions surrounding their impact.
Intriguing and practical projects
'I chose this course because I recognised the numerous benefits that gaming offers to human life, including enhanced communication, decision-making abilities, and cognitive skills. The projects are both intriguing and practical. They mirror real-world workplace scenarios, allowing us to engage in projects in a manner that closely aligns with professional practices. I strongly recommend QUT to others due to its effective teaching methods that are highly relevant. The welcoming nature of the tutors adds to the positive learning experience.'
Bachelor of Games and Interactive Environments (Animation)
Graduate showcase
Our graduate showcase is an exciting opportunity for our final-year IT and games students to exhibit their work and network with industry professionals.
Games student projects
Explore some of our second-year student projects and witness the creative prowess of our students as they bring their game design visions to life!
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