Games Design and Development

Overview

Have you ever wondered how your favourite video games are developed? As a software developer and computer programmer, you’ll help transform ideas into engaging, playable experiences. With opportunities growing rapidly in this dynamic industry, this course equips you with the skills to thrive in both the international games and broader information technology sectors.

Through a combination of theory and hands-on practice, you’ll learn to design and develop games for a variety of platforms, including computer, mobile, and eXtended Reality (XR). The course covers core areas such as game mechanics, software development, user interfaces, gamification, and immersive technologies.

In your final year, you’ll participate in a professional practice project, working in teams to solve real-world challenges for industry clients. This provides valuable experience in applying your skills in practical, client-focused settings.

Offered at Murdoch University Dubai, the Bachelor of Information Technology in Games Design and Development provides a comprehensive education in IT, with a strong focus on game design and development, user eXperience, and systems analysis. You’ll gain both the theoretical foundation and applied skills needed to succeed in the fast-evolving games development landscape.

Our Bachelor of Information Technology course is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS).

Why Choose the Games Design and Development Course?

• Learn key areas including game development, 3D animation, eXtended Reality (XR – AR/VR/MR), UX/UI design, and game production.
• Gain real-world experience through internships, industry projects, and collaboration with gaming professionals.
• Build full-scale games and immersive environments using industry-standard tools such as Unity, Unreal Engine, and XR frameworks.
• Master player experience design through advanced UX/UI techniques, interactive storytelling, and iterative playtesting.
• Develop a strong portfolio through hands-on projects and industry engagement.
• Graduate with a globally recognised Australian degree from Murdoch University, boosting your international career prospects.

Develop Your Skills

Through the course, the students will have a combination of skills that involve:

• Games software design and development
•  Game design theory and production methods
•  Core concepts and principles of computing technology
•  3D graphics and eXtended Reality environments
•  User eXperience (UX) and User Interface (UI) design
•  Systems analysis and project management
•  ICT research and innovation

Career Opportunities

Graduates from this course can pursue a career within the IT and gaming industries as:

• Game Developer
• Game Designer
• UX/UI Designer
• Systems Analyst
• AR/VR/MR Developer
• Game Producer
• Digital Media Specialist
• Simulation Engineer
• Interactive Experience Designer
• Software engineer

Recommended Double Majors

• Computer Science
• Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Systems
• Business Information Systems
• Cyber Security and Forensics