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Our games and interactive environments degree is widely accepted as a leader in the games and immersive technology industries.
Hands-on science experiences
Our science students are introduced to a variety of lab experiences across all majors from the first week of their studies.
Think games. Think QUT.
Our games and interactive environments degree is widely accepted as a leader in the games and immersive technology industries.
Hands-on science experiences
Our science students are introduced to a variety of lab experiences across all majors from the first week of their studies.
Highlights
- Diversify your perspectives to fuel your spirit of enquiry.
- Engage in experiences in the lab, the field and the classroom, to develop realistic scenes in gaming environments.
- Flexible study choices and the opportunity to prepare for non-traditional STEM careers.
- Complete 2 separate degrees in 4 years full-time.
- Specialise in biological sciences, chemistry, earth sciences, environmental science, or physics.
- Specialise in animation, digital media, game design or software technologies.
- Be a part of Queensland's leading video game industry, responsible for titles such as Hellboy and Star Wars: The Force Unleashed.
Highlights
- Engage in experiences in the lab, the field and the classroom, to develop realistic scenes in gaming environments.
- Flexible study choices and the opportunity to prepare for non-traditional STEM careers.
- Complete 2 separate degrees in 4 years full-time.
- Specialise in biological sciences, chemistry, earth sciences, environmental science, or physics.
- Specialise in animation, digital media, game design or software technologies.
- Be a part of Queensland's leading video game industry, responsible for titles such as Hellboy and Star Wars: The Force Unleashed.
Why choose this course?
The Bachelor of Games Interactive Environments aims to provide you with the necessary skills, knowledge, and values to be successfully employed within the computer games industry or develop game applications for various industry sectors (e.g., government, finance, education).
The Bachelor of Science degree will provide you with:
- diverse perspectives to fuel your spirit of inquiry
- engaging experiences in the laboratory, in the field and the classroom
- flexible study choices and the opportunity to prepare for non-traditional science careers
- relevant subject matter designed to enable you to make a difference by doing science connected to known problems
- coherent studies carefully designed to give you the skills you need for success.
Explore this course
In this double degree, you will complete the requirements for two separate degrees in four years. The course consists of units in both science and games and interactive environments.
The Bachelor of Science gives you the opportunity to collaborate with your peers and teaching staff to explore real world problems from multiple scientific perspectives. Your major will provide you with in-depth knowledge and expertise in a scientific discipline, preparing you for entry into the workforce or further study. You may choose from:
- Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
- Climate Science
- Earth Sciences
- Environmental Science
- Physics.
In the Games and Interactive Environments component, you will complete core units in introductory design, games studies, professional skills and basic programming and then choose a major from the list below. Studio is introduced from the second year of study introducing group project working towards producing a a significant piece of work using PC, mobile devices, consoles or virtual reality in your final year project.
Games and Interactive Environment majors:
- Animation
- Game design
- Software technologies.
Careers and outcomes
In 2022, Queensland saw an 11% increase in full-time game-related jobs. This translated into over 300 new local positions, accounting for nearly half of all game development jobs created nationwide!
Depending on your specialisation, you may find employment as a games programmer, games designer, simulation developer or designer, animator, film and television special effects developer, games reviewer, video game tester, sound designer, or mobile and communications developer.
In addition, your robust design and programming skills can open up jobs such as web developer, digital product strategist, multimedia designer, software developer or technical officer.
As a graduate of the Bachelor of Science, you will be skilled in many aspects of scientific study, depending on your major. Refer to the individual courses for details of career outcomes for each discipline area. Careers might also include science writing, teaching, policy development, or commercialisation and management of biological products and processes.
Research pathways
You may wish to take your passion further and extend your studies with an honours research program.
Honours is an ideal pathway for high-achieving graduates to enter the doctoral program (PhD), and provides a wider range of career opportunities including research, analytic or teaching positions. Consult your course coordinator in second or third year to assess what projects may be available within your areas of interest.
To be eligible for an honours course, you must have a bachelor degree in information technology, mathematics, science or property economics (depending on the course) or its equivalent, completed within the last five years, with a minimum grade point average of 4.5 (on QUT’s 7-point scale).
Possible careers
- Analytical chemist
- Astrophysicist
- Biochemist
- Bioengineer
- Bioinformatician
- Biologist
- Biostatistician
- Biotechnology scientist
- Cell biologist
- Chemical technologist
- Chemist
- Chemist industrial
- Clinical laboratory scientist
- Coastal scientist
- Computer game programmer
- Computer games developer
- Conservation biologist
- Cytologist
- Ecologist
- Environmental scientist
- Exploration geologist
- Forensic biologist
- Forensic chemist
- Forensic scientist
- Geologist
- Geophysicist
- Geoscientist
- Industrial chemist
- Laboratory technician (chemistry)
- Microbiologist
- Mine geologist
- Molecular biologist
- Natural resource scientist
- Pathology scientist
- Physicist
- Plant biotechnologist
- Population ecologist
- Scientist
- Sound designer
Students are required to complete 384 credit points comprised of 180 credit points from the Bachelor of Science program and 180 credit points from the Bachelor of Games and Interactive Environments program, and 24 credit points of QUT You.
Science component:
- Science core units – 60 credit points
- Science major units – 120 credit points.
Games and Interactive Environments component:
- Games and interactive environments core units – 108 credit points
- Games and interactive environments major units – 72 credit points
QUT You – 24 credit points
Students are required to complete 384 credit points comprised of 180 credit points from the Bachelor of Science program and 180 credit points from the Bachelor of Games and Interactive Environments program, and 24 credit points of QUT You.
Science component:
- Science core units – 60 credit points
- Science major units – 120 credit points.
Games and Interactive Environments component:
- Games and interactive environments core units – 108 credit points
- Games and interactive environments major units – 72 credit points
QUT You – 24 credit points
- ATAR/selection rank threshold
- 70.00
These thresholds are the lowest adjusted scores to which QUT made an offer in Semester 1, 2024.
Don't have a ATAR/selection rank?
- Course code
- SE90
- QTAC code
- 419682
- CRICOS code
- 092649G
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- Gardens Point
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- Gardens Point
- 4 years full-time
- 4 years full-time
- February
- February
Assumed knowledge
Before you start this course, we assume you have sound knowledge of the subject/s listed below. If you don't have the subject knowledge, you can still apply for the course but we strongly encourage you to undertake bridging studies to gain the knowledge:
- English, or Literature, or English and Literature Extension, or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 & 4, C)
- Mathematical Methods, or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C)
Year 12 early offer scheme
If you're a current Queensland Year 12 student, you may be eligible to receive an offer for this course on the last day of Queensland Year 12, before receiving your ATAR or selection rank./p>
Offer guarantee
If you achieve an ATAR or selection rank of 70.00 or higher (including any adjustments) and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
Advanced standing
If you have prior studies or work experience, you may be eligible for advanced standing (credit). You can apply for advanced standing once you've been accepted to QUT. If you're in your first semester of study, you must apply for advanced standing within 10 days of receiving your offer.
Deferment
You can defer your offer and postpone the start of your course for one year.
More about deferring your offer
Adjustments to your ATAR/selection rank
Any adjustments you receive to your ATAR or selection rank will be applied to this course.
Find out if you’re eligible for an adjustment to your ATAR or selection rank
Offers we made to school leavers in Semester 1, 2023
The figures listed in the tables below reflect the offers that were made to recent ATAR students. The entry thresholds box at the top of this page shows the lowest adjusted ATAR/selection rank required to receive an offer for all applicants for the most recent January QTAC offer round.
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You can find out more about your fellow students’ backgrounds with this course’s student profile.
Other admission options
If you are of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, you may be eligible for admission through our Centralised Assessment Selection Process (CASP).
I completed my studies outside of Australia
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide to the grades you need to apply for this course.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.
Assumed knowledge
- Mathematical Methods, or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C)
You must have achieved this study at a level comparable to Australian Year 12 or in recognised post-secondary studies.
I completed secondary school in Australia
Assumed knowledge
Before you start this course we assume you have sound knowledge in these areas:
- Mathematical Methods, or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C)
- ATAR/selection rank
- 70.00
Offer guarantee
If you completed secondary school in Australia and achieve an ATAR/selection rank of 70.00 or higher (including any adjustments) and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
Minimum English language requirements
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide on meeting QUT’s English language requirements.
Your scores and prior qualifications in English-speaking countries are considered. Approved English-speaking countries are Australia, Canada, England, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, United States of America and Wales.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.
We accept English language proficiency scores from the following tests. Tests must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement.
| English Test | Overall | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PTE Academic/PTE Academic Online | 58 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
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Cambridge English Score
You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website. |
176 | 169 | 169 | 169 | 169 |
| IELTS Academic / IELTS Online / IELTS One Skills Retake | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| TOEFL iBT / Home / Paper | 79 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 18 |
Don't have the English language score you need? We can help!
We offer English language programs to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.
When you apply for this course, we will recommend which English course you should enrol in.
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.
2025 fees
2025: CSP fees available from September
2025 fees
2025: Available from July
2024 fees
2024: CSP $8,500 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2024 fees
2024: $38,800 per year full-time (96 credit points)
Student services and amenities fees
You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.
HECS-HELP: loans to help you pay for your course fees
You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan.
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
Women in Science, Mathematics and IT Merit Scholarship
A scholarship for high achieving female students who want to study science, mathematics or IT.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Academic performance; Women
QUT Excellence Scholarship (Academic)
QUT's premier offering for students with outstanding academic achievement.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Academic performance
QUT Real World International Scholarship
A scholarship to cover tuition fees, with eligibility based on your prior academic achievements.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Academic performance
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