Last Updated: 26 Jun 2025
Game Development & Technology
Be equipped with strong foundational programming and technical skills to design and develop games!
You will also develop critical problem-solving capabilities, learn to use real-time game engines and gain exposure in emerging technologies such as extended reality, augmented reality and virtual reality which are rapidly permeating technology and creative media sectors.
Course details
| Field of study | Information and Digital Technologies |
| Certification offered |
Diploma in Game Development & Technology |
Minimum entry requirement
You must meet the respective examination requirements in order for us to consider your application.
This course is under the Engineering & Technology sub-cluster
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| English Language Syllabus A | 1-3 |
| Mathematics Syllabus A / Additional Mathematics | 1-3 |
|
Any one of the following subjects
|
1-3 |
|
Any 2 other subjects excluding CCA |
1-4 |
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| English Language | 1-7 |
| Additional Mathematics or Mathematics | 1-6 |
|
Any one of the 2nd group of Relevant Subjects for the ELR2B2-C Aggregate Type
|
1-6 |
Course modules
Core modules
- Computer Graphics Modelling
- Object Oriented Programming
- Programming
- Story through Audio & Visual
- Concept Ideation
- Principles of Game Design
- Interactive Storytelling Project (WIU)
- Computing Systems
- Computer Graphics Programming
- Data Structures & Algorithms
- Forces and Motion Programming
- Database & Server Networking
- Game Project Management
- Gamification Techniques
- Computer Graphics Simulation Project (WIU)
Complementary electives
- General Studies
Core modules
- 2D Game Engine Application
- Gameplay Programming
- Game Physics Programming
- Game Audio Programming
- Web Development
- 2D Level Design
- 3D Level Design
- 2D Game Project (WIU)
- 3D Game Engine Application
- Shader Optimisation
- Game AI Programming
- Mobile Game Programming
- Multiplayer Game Programming
- Cloud Computing
- 3D Game Project (WIU)
Complementary electives
- General Studies
Core modules
- Final Year Project (WIU)
- Internship Programme (WIU)
- Game Story Creation
- Game Console Development
- Specialisation Project (WIU)
Choose 4 prescribed electives, at least 2 from Diploma Specific Electives
Complementary electives
- General Studies
Diploma specific electives
- User Interface and User Experience Design
- User Interface Programming
- Extended Reality User Experience Design
- Extended Reality Application Development
- Creative Producing
- Business for Digital Media Industry
Common prescribed electives
- Audio Creation
- Business for Digital Media Industry
- Creative Producing
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Photography
- Game Story Creation
- Mixed Reality Experience Design
- Motion Capture Techniques
- Special Topics for Digital Media
Internship
| Internship duration | 12 or 24 weeks |
| Internship timeframe | Year 3 |
Career prospects
You can explore the following career options upon graduation:
- 3D Graphics Programmer
- Artificial Intelligence Programmer
- Game Designer
- Gameplay Programmer
- Mobile Games/ Application Developer
- Scientific Visualiser/ Multimedia Specialist
- Server/Cloud Programmer
- Simulation Engineer
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How to register
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