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Advanced Diploma of Game Design and Development

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Location
Online, Sydney
Study Mode
Blended, On Campus, Online
Outcomes
3D Modelling Professional, Character Artist, Game Designer, Game Developer
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QualificationAdvanced Diploma
Awarded ByBilly Blue College of Design
Duration
1.7 years full time (5 trimesters), 1 year accelerated, part time available
Start Date
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Payment Option
FEE-HELP, Payment plan, Upfront payment

How Much Will It Cost?

Total cost for this course is $46,800 (12 subjects at $3,900 per subject).

Students may be eligible for scholarships covering up to 20% of the fee, making the discounted fee $37,440.

Billy Blue College of Design offers a number of easy payment plans or the ability to pay per subject or per semester as you go.

Eligible Australian students may choose to defer some, or all, of their tuition fees through FEE-HELP, a loan scheme repaid through the tax system based on income.

Please enquire for further details.

FEE-HELP

This course can be paid for through the FEE-HELP government loan scheme. If you are an Australian citizen or hold a permanent humanitarian visa, you may not need to pay upfront.

Instead, the Australian government will pay your course fees directly to the provider on your behalf. You’ll begin repaying your loan through the tax system once you start earning more than the minimum threshold of $69,528 (2026-27 financial year).

Find out more about government study loans here.

Payment plan

Flexible payment plans are available for this course, making it easier to invest in your future. Enquire now to find out more!

Course Rundown

Love games, and want to help make them instead of just playing them? The Advanced Diploma of Game Design and Development gives students the creative, technical and practical skills to bring games and interactive experiences to life, built around three key areas: game ideation and design, asset production, and game project management.

Students learn to develop game concepts, create digital assets, and work with industry-standard tools and game engines, including Unreal Engine. Through studio-based projects, they team up with game programming students, using agile project management methods to design, build and ship actual games.

Along the way, students build skills in creative problem-solving, teamwork, communication and leadership, and get a real understanding of the business side of game development, from marketing to promotion. Graduates leave with practical experience and industry-relevant skills to help them pursue opportunities in the gaming industry. Enquire to learn more.

Eligibility

To be eligible for this course, students need to have:

• Completed Year 12 (Australian secondary school certificate) or equivalent, OR
• Successful completion of a Vocational qualification (AQF Level 5), or above, OR
• Successful completion of a Higher Education qualification, OR
• Work life experience demonstrating the ability to undertake study at the required level.

FAQS

You’ll benefit from the dedicated support of Course Advisors and Success Coaches, who can help you navigate your career dreams and study goals.

And, with all your course materials online, and the option to study full or part-time, on-campus, online, or a blend of both it's all about flexibility.