Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences in Game Design and Development at The Independent Institute of Education (Pty) Ltd

Programme overview

The IIE Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences in Game Design and Development is an NQF Level 7 degree offered at Emeris. It equips students with design and development skills for physical and digital games across PC, console and mobile platforms, as well as gamified applications and immersive media.

Faculty: Faculty of Information and Communications Technology | Duration: 3 years full-time | Location: Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

Each semester combines Game Development, Game Design and Game Art, with Programming Logic and Design, Mathematical Principles for Developers, Databases, Narrative for Gaming, Introduction to Research for ICT, Open Source Coding (Introduction) and Work Integrated Learning in year 3.

Career pathways

Game Developer/Programmer, Game Designer, Systems Designer, Gameplay Engineer, Level Designer, Concept Artist, Animator, Visual Effects Artist, Game Tester, Commercial Software Developer, Application Designer.

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Entry requirements

NSC Bachelor's Degree pass with at least 50% English and 40% Mathematics (or 60% Mathematical Literacy/Technical Mathematics); NC(V) Bachelor's pass with 60% English and 50% Mathematics (or 60% Maths Lit/Technical Maths); Senior Certificate with endorsement, 50% English and 40% Mathematics HG (or 60% SG). Applicants admitted with Maths Literacy, Maths SG, Technical Maths or a Higher Certificate must complete the Mathematical Short Learning Programme (SMAPD022) before registering for Mathematical Principles for Developers. A cognate Higher Certificate, 240-credit Diploma, Advanced Certificate, or 360-credit Diploma or Degree may satisfy admission; if not cognate, 20% of credits must be academic literacy or numeracy related. International applicants need a USAf Exemption Certificate. Alternate admission: if English is not met at Grade 12, a final Grade 11 English mark may be considered.

Duration: 3 years full-time

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