Bachelor of Software Engineering (Game Programming)

The Bachelor of Software Engineering (Game Programming) blends current theory, research and practice with the advanced programming skills you’ll use in the game development industry. Throughout the course, you’ll develop investigative skills and take analytical, creative and critical approaches to problem-solving, all complemented by hands-on practice.

You will learn to use Unity and Unreal – the two main engines for game development to build high-quality 3D and 2D games. In collaboration with fellow programmers and game artists, you’ll create commercially viable games from concept to live prototype, devising solutions and producing computer programs to activate computer game interaction.

By the time you graduate, you will have collaborated with fellow programmers and game artists to create a commercially viable game. As a specialist software engineer, you’ll devise solutions and produce computer programs to activate game interaction. In this highly competitive industry, you’ll impress potential clients and employers with your professional portfolio of work – all produced during your degree – and catapult into a rewarding career.

Learning outcomes:

• Learn C++ and other game industry-standard coding languages.
• Acquire skills in engine development and collaborative game creation.
• Research and explore advances in software engineering techniques and technology such as AI and procedural world-building.
• Learn the algorithms, data structures and techniques that underpin an expertise in software engineering and game programming.

Note: This course is also available at our Melbourne campuses. Flexible study options are available including On-campus, Online or a Hybrid of both.

Areas of study

2d game programming, algorithms and data structure, computer architecture and operating systems, computer graphics, introduction to software engineering, networking and database systems.

Career opportunities

Game programmer, C++ programmer, app developer, game engine programmer, input programmer.

Practical experience

The big difference at Billy Blue College of Design at Torrens University Australia is that you’ll start working in the design industry from day one – gaining valuable experience, learning from industry professionals and making industry connections. We have a strong network of partners and are always welcoming opportunities to build new relationships in the design world.

Work placement hours: Approximately 90 hours

Fees and charges

Students pay the full cost of domestic fee-paying (DFEE) courses. Scholarships and FEE-HELP loans are available. Current Torrens University fee information.

Admission criteria

Refer to the Torrens University general admission criteria.

Applicants with recent secondary education

ATAR: ATAR is not a requirement. Applicants must have completed Year 12 or equivalent.

Refer to the Torrens University general admission criteria.

Applicants with higher education study

Refer to the Torrens University general admission criteria.

Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study

Refer to the Torrens University general admission criteria.

Further information

View all details of this course on the Torrens University website.

Course updates
Courses are added and cancelled throughout the admissions year and course details are subject to change. Check the UAC course search regularly.

Domestic fee-paying (DFEE) courses
Domestic fee-paying (DFEE) courses typically cost you more than equivalent Commonwealth-supported place (CSP) courses – read about University course costs.

Admission criteria
If no admission criteria is specified, refer to the general admission criteria.

Melbourne, Adelaide and Brisbane campuses
Many of the courses below are also offered at other campuses throughout Australia. Visit the Torrens University website for details on how to apply.