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Bachelor of Arts in Game Design and Development at Academic Institute of Excellence (Pty) Ltd

Academic Institute of Excellence (Pty) Ltd, South Africa

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Arts in Game Design and Development NQF 7 is a 360-credit, NQF Level 7 degree that prepares students for careers in video games and interactive media. Over three years, students develop a blend of creative, technical, and research skills across areas such as game design, scripting, 2D and 3D asset creation, level design, narrative, audio, and user experience.

Faculty: School of Art & Design  |  Duration: 3 Years, 360 Credits / Minimum 3 Years, maximum 6 Years, 360 Credits  |  Study mode: blended  |  Intake: February 2027 (start date 15 Feb 2027)  |  Location: Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

Year 1 modules include Computer Literacy, Game Design Practice, Coding for Games, Applied Digital Arts, 3D Modelling, Academic Literacy, Game Asset Implementation, Game Design Practice.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum Entry Requirements Grade 12 | National Senior Certificate (NSC) | NC(V) NQF4 with admission to a Bachelor's Degree with Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy and English with a minimum mark of 50%+ OR Higher Certificate in Digital Art (Game Art and Design) NQF5 with a minimum mark of 60% OR Higher Certificate in Game Design and Development NQF5 OR The equivalent combination of the above entrance requirements will be considered, on an individual basis.

ZAR 82,204 a year (2027). Full-time hybrid learning method; page states '*Pricing per year' (per year). Excludes the registration fee (R7000) and study-kit/device costs. Source

Applications for the 2027 academic year are open; applicants apply with their latest Grade 12 term results or final Grade 11 results and a copy of their South African ID.

Apply through the official page: https://applications.myaie.ac/

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