Design, production, testing. Study Game Design and gain experience in the full game production pipeline.
What you can expect from your degree
The gaming industry has exploded in recent years thanks to exciting technological advances that have opened the door to dynamic, immersive experiences like never before. With gaming companies on the lookout for talented game designers, programmers and testers, now’s the perfect time to study a game design degree course.
At SAE, you’ll learn how to design and develop next-level video games while advancing your game development and programming skills. Beat the competition by graduating industry-ready more quickly with a 2-year accelerated degree (all campuses) – saving money on course and accommodation fees – or take the more traditional 3-year route (across all campuses from September 2025 onwards).
Across your time at SAE, you’ll explore level design and narrative construction by completing real-world project briefs in a simulated games studio environment. You’ll gain advanced skills in industry-standard software packages, such as Unreal Engine 5, Unity 3D, Adobe Creative Suite, Autodesk Suite (Maya) and Visual Studio, plus expert proficiency in programming languages C# and C++.
SAE’s highly experienced Experts will introduce you to the professional world of game design, showing you the ropes in programming, UI/UX design and industry workflows. As you explore common game engines and asset development fundamentals, you’ll complete group projects and run playtesting for the games you’ve developed, validating your understanding of game design theory and application.
What you'll learn
At the end of your Game Design degree you will:
Learn game development and master your craft in a collaborative studio-based environment.
Confidently operate the latest industry software, including Unreal Engine 5, Autodesk’s Maya, Unity 3D, Visual Studio and Adobe Creative Suite.
Blend hands-on immersive training with academic learning for well-rounded education from day one.
Design and playtest games you love playing.
Gain entrepreneurial and business skills to take into your game design career.
Collaborate creatively on games projects with SAE students from other courses, such as animators, musicians, filmmakers and marketers.
Develop a significant portfolio of work to present to industry.
Build an impressive network of connections across the wider creative industries.
Graduate career ready with practical employment skills gained through strong industry links.
Game design course start dates available in January and September.
Career Outcomes
What jobs will this course lead to?
Game Designer
Game Tester
Game Programmer
Game Animator
Game Developer
Android Developer
Concept Artist
VFX artist
Game Writer
Level Designer
Gaming Journalist
UI Designer
