OpenFieldMaster of Creative Industries in Games Design and Virtual Worlds
Two-year postgraduate degree advancing skills in real-time ray tracing, procedural world generation, VR spatial audio, and commercial indie studio production.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Recognized bachelor's degree in games, computing, or design (GPA 2.7/4.0)
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.5 overall
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Playable prototype or repository demonstrating Unity, Unreal Engine, or C++ mechanics
- Recommendation letters
- Two professional or academic references
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Production project grants up to $5,000 AUD per academic year
- Application fee
- $0
- Tuition / joining costs
- $28,000 AUD per year for international students
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- April 15, 2027 (Trimester 2 intake)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official SAE University College documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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