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Diploma of Game Design and Development

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What will I learn?

The Diploma of Game Design and Development introduces you to the fundamental concepts of computer science, digital storytelling and programming.The diploma is equivalent to the first year of an undergraduate degree. If you successfully complete the diploma and meet the entry requirements, you can progress directly into the second year of the following degrees without losing any time, as youll receive credit for the units you complete in the diploma: Bachelor of Game Design and Development, Bachelor of Information Technology.

Which department am I in?

Macquarie University College

CRICOS

110739H

Study options

Full Time (.8 Years)

Tuition fees
A$36,400.00 (20,23,909) per year
Accommodation- Studio room- 375–500 (Weekly Cost)

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Application deadline

10 February 2025, 28 April 2025, 14 July 2025, 23 September 2025

More details

Start date

February 2025

Venue

North Ryde Campus

4–6 Eastern Road,

MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY,

New South Wales,

2109, MACQUARIE PARK, Australia

Full Time (.8 Years)

Tuition fees
A$36,400.00 (20,23,909) per year
Accommodation- Studio room- 375–500 (Weekly Cost)

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Application deadline

10 February 2025, 28 April 2025, 14 July 2025, 23 September 2025

More details

Start date

July 2025

Venue

North Ryde Campus

4–6 Eastern Road,

MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY,

New South Wales,

2109, MACQUARIE PARK, Australia

Entry requirements

For international students

To be considered for admission to a Macquarie University College pathway program, international students require the completion of either:

  • senior secondary studies equivalent to an Australian Year 12 senior secondary qualification (HSC or equivalent) for admission to Intensive Program or Diploma programs

English language requirements

  • IELTS Academic - IELTS of 6.0 overall with minimum 5.5 in each band, or equivalent
  • TOEFL iBT - 73 (Reading - 12; Writing - 19; Listening - 11; Speaking - 16)
  • PTE Academic - 52 minimum 46 in each band, or equivalent
  • Cambridge English (C1A or C2P) - 169 minimum 162 in each band, or equivalent
  • Occupational English Test (OET) - C in each band
  • Duolingo English Test (DET) - 105 minimum 100 in each band, or equivalent

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About Macquarie University

Macquarie is in the top 130 of universities globally (QS 2024) and is a leading institution with a strong tradition of innovation and exploration.

  • Ranked in the top 130 universities worldwide
  • Located in Sydney’s fastest-growing business region
  • Provides over 30,000 practical work placements
  • Offers generous scholarship programs