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The Future
of Games
Is You

If you’re down to create new worlds, study Games at SAE.

We’ll provide you with the latest tech, industry professionals, and the creative environment for you to truly thrive. Start your Games career here.

Enrol now, start May 2023.
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Study Games at SAE



Level up from gamer to game developer and create the worlds you want to play in. SAE will provide you with the latest tech and software like Unreal Engine, Unity3D, Autodesk 3D Studio Max, and Maya so you can master techniques in developing games across any and all platforms.

Our industry- gurus will mentor you within small classes so you'll be fluent in C++ and C#, and working on industry-based projects that will become an integral part of an awe-inspiring portfolio that will set you on your path to success.

Course options at SAE

Games Bachelor of Games Development
Duration(s)
6 Trimesters Full Time (Fast Track)
8 Trimesters Full Time
9 Trimesters Full Time
Part-time option available
We understand that things can change, so you'll have the flexibility to change your study load throughout your course if you need to.
Qualification Bachelor
Available to Domestic Students International Students
Campus

Brisbane, 

Byron Bay, 

Melbourne, 

Perth, 

Sydney
Games

Bachelor of Games Development

Games are fast becoming some of the biggest entertainment properties in the world and now more and more industries are also using the positive effects of 'gamification' and games to encourage behavioural change, particularly in fields of healthcare, training and safety.

Be a part of this growing industry with our Bachelor of Games Development. This course is designed to build your expertise in programming and design, helping you to make the transition from gamer to a game developer, exploring a range of genres for a range of platforms - role playing games, platformers, adventure, PC, FPS, mobile, and VR.

Games Associate Degree of Games Development
Duration(s)
4 Trimesters Full Time (Fast Track)
6 Trimesters Full Time
Part-time option available
We understand that things can change, so you'll have the flexibility to change your study load throughout your course if you need to.
Qualification Associate Degree
Available to Domestic Students International Students
Campus

Brisbane, 

Byron Bay, 

Melbourne, 

Perth, 

Sydney
Games

Associate Degree of Games Development

The Associate Degree of Games Development gives you the qualifications and skills to work in a supervised paraprofessional role supporting qualified industry professionals. You'll start making games in your first trimester in this practical project based course as you develop your skills and knowledge in areas such as player psychology, level design, social and mobile game development, gameplay programming, game design, app design, project management, serious games and more.

Games Diploma of Game Development
Duration(s)
2 Trimesters Full Time (Fast Track)
3 Trimesters Full Time
Part-time option available
We understand that things can change, so you'll have the flexibility to change your study load throughout your course if you need to.
Qualification Undergraduate Diploma
Available to Domestic Students International Students
Campus

Adelaide, 

Brisbane, 

Byron Bay, 

Melbourne, 

Perth, 

Sydney
Games

Diploma of Game Development

In a matter of months, you'll learn the key fundamentals in game development. Learn on the latest software, with face-to-face guidance from expert lecturers who will give you a deep knowledge in game development, mechanics, dynamics and game design.
To complement your technical skills, you will graduate with employability skills, introductory project management skills and scholarly techniques for higher education.

Games Diploma of Augmented and Virtual Reality
Duration(s)
2 Trimesters Full Time (Fast Track)
3 Trimesters Full Time
Part-time option available
We understand that things can change, so you'll have the flexibility to change your study load throughout your course if you need to.
Qualification Undergraduate Diploma
Available to Domestic Students International Students
Campus

Online
Games

Diploma of Augmented and Virtual Reality

If you want to be part of the exciting and expanding industry of VR and AR, we want to help you gain the core technical and design skills to work with these technologies.
In a matter of months, you'll learn the key fundamentals of VR and AR. Learning in a world-class environment, you'll be creating on the latest software, with face-to- face guidance from expert lecturers who will give you a deep knowledge in augmented reality, virtual reality, mixed reality, haptic technologies, human-computer interaction and prototyping.

Creative Industries Master of Creative Industries
Duration(s)
4 Trimesters (Full time)
Part-time option available
We understand that things can change, so you'll have the flexibility to change your study load throughout your course if you need to.
Qualification Masters
Available to Domestic Students International Students
Campus

Online
Creative Industries

Master of Creative Industries

Throughout this course, you will learn from industry thought-leaders, be mentored by experienced SAE lecturers, collaborate with your peers, and extend your connections through our global network.



Centered on a major capstone project, the Master of Creative Industries offers a collaborative online learning experience where you will refine your technical knowledge and research and practical skills in preparation for industry leadership roles as well as gain the know-how to forge your own path as an entrepreneur.

Download the Games career kit.

Hit the link below to learn more about the Games industry and studying at SAE.

Here’s what you can download:

  • Career Kit – Games
  • Course Guide
  • Fee Schedule

CAREER OPTIONS

Career opportunities in Games

Many organisations are recognising the importance of ‘gamifying’ online experiences for their customers to encourage behavioural change and so the opportunities for games graduates are ever-expanding. SAE’s internationally accredited Games courses will give you the practical experience and technical knowledge needed to establish a successful career in this dynamic and exciting industry.

  • Game designer
  • Game economy designer
  • Level designer
  • Simulation specialist
  • Analyst
  • Community manager
  • Systems designer

What you can study at SAE?

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Animation Animation Animation courses that will render the career you want.
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Group Audio Audio courses that will give your audio career some serious noise.
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CI Dark Creative Industries Multidisciplinary courses that’ll allow you to be creative with your career.
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Group 2 Creative Technologies Be at the forefront of the technology designed to enable creativity.
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Group 3 Design Design courses that have the path to your design career laid out.
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Group 4 Film Film courses that have everything from concept to the final cut.
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Group 5 Games Game development and design courses to get your career ahead of the game.
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Group 6 Music Music courses that will get your music career on track.
Person working with a 3D printed dog
Animation Animation Animation courses that will render the career you want.
Two students operating an audio desk
Group Audio Audio courses that will give your audio career some serious noise.
Student adjusting the lighting on set
CI Dark Creative Industries Multidisciplinary courses that’ll allow you to be creative with your career.
Person operating a a VR headset
Group 2 Creative Technologies Be at the forefront of the technology designed to enable creativity.
Student standing and drawing
Group 3 Design Design courses that have the path to your design career laid out.
Man operating camera with green screen in background
Group 4 Film Film courses that have everything from concept to the final cut.
Two students playing video games. Left person has arms up
Group 5 Games Game development and design courses to get your career ahead of the game.
Sound technician fixing a microphone
Group 6 Music Music courses that will get your music career on track.
Person working with a 3D printed dog

Animation

Overview

Let your imagination run wild as you build on your technical dexterity and practical experience with our accredited Animation courses.

With state-of-the-art technology, software (think Autodesk 3DS Max, Maya, Adobe Creative Suite), and professional animators at your side, a career of bringing life to your very own world and characters is yours for the taking.

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Audio

Overview

Be the boss of beats and carve out your future as an in-demand master of sound and audio through our hands-on internationally accredited training, knowledge transfer, and access to collaboration with our community of artists across industries.

You’ll benefit from having the best in the biz leading your classes using top DAWS, and state-of-the-art tech in world-class studios and facilities.

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Creative Industries

Overview

Choose your own adventure with Creative Industries where you'll level-up your game across Animation, Audio, Design, Film, Games, and Music.

From screenwriting to game design, music production and more, develop your artistic voice across these fields, so you not only find your niche but gain the skills and experience to have multiple choices in an exciting career where you design your destiny.

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Creative Technologies

Overview

Become a creative leader in the future of this digital world by being ahead of the game, with SAE's industry professionals at your side and the latest technology at your fingertips.

Our innovation and passion for this industry means you won't just evolve with the ever-changing tech-heavy world; you'll be trailblazing it.

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Design

Overview

Rethink the norm and challenge how design affects human behaviour, emotion, and the way we see the world.

Master your craft in conceptualizing, illustration, and design in a way where you’ll rise to the top as a business-savvy creative entrepreneur.

With our tech and latest software, including the Adobe Creative Suite, you'll be turning your ideas into reality and laying out your path to success.

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Film

Overview

Combine your passion for film with our technology and industry professionals as your mentors, because you are the driving force of our cinematic future.

Start practising your Oscar acceptance speech as you’ll thrive within our community of creatives and graduate with award-winning cinematography, screenwriting, and direction skills.

The practical experience, technical knowledge, and connections you’ll gain will bring you to the forefront of future filmmaking.

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Games

Overview

Level up your skills in driving the future of the gaming phenomenon.

Our courses will ensure you’ll have what it takes to build a successful career bringing life to new worlds, characters and challenges for billions to get addicted to playing on a range of different platforms.

Our industry-based teachers will have you mastering advanced techniques and methodologies you can apply with software like Unreal Engine, Unity 3D, Autodesk 3D Studio Max, and more so you can unlock all levels and win.

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Music

Overview

Master your musical talents and increase your range of skills, knowledge, and technological dexterity to make it big in this industry.

You'll gain a competitive edge by immersing yourself in our collaborative creative environment.

Get a leg up with the all-important connections and mentors to guide you through fine-tuning your producing, composing, and recording skills whilst building a dynamic portfolio to put you on the map.

Start your career ahead of the Game

The SAE Difference

What graduates say about SAE

Jair Wallace

"The best memories I have of my time at SAE are my interactions with other students and lecturers. With so many like-minded people surrounding you at all times, you can't help but be inspired and guided to new and exciting ideas on a daily basis." Current Job: Games Designer and Developer
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Regina Caramancion

"I really appreciated how my course at SAE not only started with the basics of game development, programming and design, but they were also able to immerse us into what the industry is like." Current Job: Independent Games Developer
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SAE graduate Regina Caramancion

Keovilay Cola Saycocie

"Studying at SAE taught me the fundamentals of game development, without it I probably wouldn't be able to be doing what I am doing right now." Current Job: Unreal Engine Developer
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