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Interactive Technologies and Game Design

James Cook University
Tuition AUD 29,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 29,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree Master
Duration 24 months
Deadline 2031-01-18
Delivery On-campus
Location North Queensland, Australia
Language English

Program Overview

The Interactive Technologies and Game Design at James Cook University is a Master programme in Arts & Design over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of arts & design. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Interactive Technologies and Game Design programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: AUD 29,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 29,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  6. Location: Brisbane, Australia

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Interactive Technologies and Game Design programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:

  1. Creative Director
  2. Graphic / UX Designer
  3. Art Director
  4. Curator
  5. Visual Artist
  6. Media Producer

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. E-Business Technologies
  2. Advanced Game Design
  3. Advanced Human Computer Interaction
  4. Advanced Animation Techniques
  5. Intelligent Agents and Simulation

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Completionof a recognised, appropriate undergraduate degree, or equivalent prior learningincluding appropriate professional experience.Englishband level 2 - the minimum English Language test scores you need are:
  • Academic IELTS \xc2\x96 6.5 (no component lower than 6.0), OR
  • TOEFL \xc2\x96 570 (plus minimum Test of Written English score of 4.5), OR
  • TOEFL (internet based) \xc2\x96 90 (minimum writing score of 21), OR
  • Pearson (PTE Academic) - 64
If youmeet the academic requirements for a course, but not the minimum Englishrequirements, you will be given the opportunity to take an English program toimprove your skills in addition to an offer to study a degree at JCU. The JCUdegree offer will be conditional upon the student gaining a certain grade intheir English program. This combination of courses is called a packagedoffer.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

AUD 29,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 29,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: AUD 29,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 29,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact James Cook University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About James Cook University

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James Cook University

North Queensland, Australia

James Cook University (JCU) is a public university in North Queensland, Australia. The second oldest university in Queensland, JCU is a teaching and research institution. The university's main...

University Profile
  • Application Deadline 2031-01-18
  • Start Date 2018-02-20
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months