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Bachelor of Game Design (Honours)

City University Malaysia

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Program overview

The Bachelor of Game Design (Honours) at City University Malaysia allows you to turn your passion for gaming into a creative career. This dynamic three-year programme integrates art, storytelling, and technology to equip you with the skills needed to design the games of the future.

You will learn how to build immersive worlds, craft engaging gameplay experiences, and bring characters to life using industry-standard tools, including Unreal Engine. Each project, from concept to final prototype, enhances your real-world skills and helps you create a standout professional portfolio.

Whether you aspire to be a game designer, level designer, or interactive experience creator, this programme provides the creative edge and technical mastery necessary to thrive in the ever-evolving gaming industry.

Entry Requirements

  • A pass in Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) with at least Grade C [Grade Point (GP) 2.00] in any TWO (2) subjects.

For other qualifications and certificates (e.g., UEC, Foundation, STAM, etc..) please contact our educational consultants or submit your application for Admission assessment.

Curriculum

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YEAR 1

  • Corporate Governance
  • Academic Skills
  • Pengajian Malaysia 3
  • Introduction to Game Design
  • Fundamentals of Game Art & 3D Modelling
  • Programming Basics for Games
  • Game History & Cultural Studies
  • 3D Game Design & Level Building
  • Game Narrative & Storytelling
  • Game Mechanics & Interaction Design
  • Introduction to Unreal Engine
  • Game Testing & Quality Assurance
  • English for Employment

YEAR2

  • Advanced Unreal Engine Techniques
  • 3D Character Modeling & Animation for Games
  • AI & Procedural Generation in Games
  • Falsafah & Isu Semasa
  • Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2
  • Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban
  • User Interface (UI) & User Experience (UX) for Games
  • Sound Design & Implementation
  • Advanced Level Design & World Building
  • Gameplay Programming & Blueprint Scripting
  • Game Design Documentation & Pre-Production
  • Experimental Game Studies
  • Game Design Dissertation & Research Methods

YEAR3

  • Integrity & Anti Corruption (KIAR)
  • Bahasa Kebangsaan A
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Final Major Project: Pre-Production
  • Games Business & Entrepreneurship
  • Industrial Training Preparation & Portfolio Review
  • Final Major Project: Production & Completion
  • Industry-Based Final Portfolio Development
  • Internship/ Industrial Training

Entry requirements

Bachelor's: strong high-school results, a foundation, or a diploma.

Typically IELTS 5 or equivalent (TOEFL / PTE). Some universities offer a preparatory English program if you haven't reached the score yet.

Exact requirements vary by program, and an English certificate such as IELTS or an equivalent may be required.

Career opportunities

  • Graphic designer
  • UX designer
  • Interior designer
  • Art director

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