Bachelor of Games and Interactive Environments (Game Design)

About the course

Develop practical game design skills alongside storytelling, immersion and design theory to create engaging interactive worlds. You’ll build a portfolio through teamwork-focused studio units and industry-connected projects, learning how games are conceived, prototyped and refined for players. This bachelor degree in IT & Computer Science is delivered at QUT’s Gardens Point campus. The programme builds programming, systems thinking, and data skills for technology-driven industries and startups.

Career outcome

Prepare for roles across game and interactive media production, with experience in collaborative development and project-based studio work. Graduates may work as game designers, level designers, producers or related interactive media professionals, contributing to digital entertainment and applied gamification projects. This bachelor degree in IT & Computer Science supports entry to game and interactive environments careers. Preparing graduates for software development, IT support, data analysis, and technology consultancy entry roles.

Entry requirements

ATAR/Selection rank 70.00.

Living Costs in Brisbane**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,467 - 1,940	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,073 - 1,419
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 8	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 237 - 314

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)