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This is a list of the main courses provided by Australian universities, TAFE colleges and independent RTOs.

VICTORIA
Academy of Interactive Entertainment

Certificate IV 3D Animation

Diploma Computer Games Development
Certificate II 3D Electronic Animation
Certificate IV in Digital Media
Deakin University
Bachelor of IT (Games Design and Development)- Cross Faculty course, with studio concept.
Holmesglen Institute of TAFE
21184VIC Diploma of Animation
21449VIC Advanced Diploma of Animation
Advanced Diploma of Multimedia (Design)
JMC Academy
Diploma of Digital Animation
Advanced Diploma of Digital Animation
LaTrobe University
Bachelor of Computer Science in Games Technology
Bachelor of Computer Science
Melbourne University
Bachelor of Software Engineering - Course not specifically aimed at games but can do related work in projects. Also has Advanced Software Engineering Project.
Melbourne International College
Diploma of Mulltimedia
Advanced Diploma of Multimedia
Monash University
Bachelor of Multimedia Systems – Games Development Major
Bachelor of Computer Science - games electives under development
Bachelor of Software Engineering - games electives under development
Bachelor of Multimedia and Digital Arts
Bachelor of Information Technology and Systems (BITS) with option of Multimedia Games Development major
Bachelor of Software Engineering
QANTM College
Bachelor of Interactive Entertainment (Animation Major or Games Programming Major)
Diploma of Screen (Animation)

RMIT University

Master of Creative Media - incorporating Graduate Diploma and Graduate Certificate
Bachelor of Arts (Digital Art)

Bachelor of Arts - Games Graphic Design

Bachelor of Design - Games Graphics Programming

Bachelor of Applied Science (Computer Science)
Bachelor of Applied Science (Software Engineering)
Bachelor of Arts (Animation and Interactive Media)
Advanced Diploma of Multimedia (Course C6048)
Swinburne University of Technology
Bachelor of Multimedia (Games and Interactivity) / Bachelor of Science (Computer Science and Software Engineering) – double degree
Victoria University
Advanced Diploma Multimedia (Games Development)
University of Ballarat

Bachelor of Applied Computing (Games Technologies)

[Course name to be changed to Bachelor of Information Technology (Computer Games) from 2009]

NEW SOUTH WALES
Academy of Information Technology Pty Ltd (NSW)
Advanced Diploma of Multimedia
Charles Sturt University
Bachelor of Arts (Animation and Visual Effects)
JMC Academy (NSW)
Bachelor of Communication Studies (Digital animation)
KvB Institute of Technology (NSW)
Certificate IV in Multimedia
Advanced Diploma of Digital Design
QANTM College
Bachelor of Interactive Entertainment (Animation Major or Games Programming Major)
Diploma of Screen (Animation)
University of Sydney
Graduate Diploma of Design Science (Digital Media)
Graduate Certificate of Design Science (Digital Media)
Master of Design Science (Digital Media)
University of Technology Sydney (UTS)
Master of Animation
Bachelor of Science (Games Development)
University of Wollongong
Bachelor of Computer Science - Multimedia and Game Development
QUEENSLAND
Griffith University
Bachelor of Animation
Bachelor of Multimedia/Diploma of Multimedia
Metropolitan South Institute of TAFE (QLD)
Certificate IV Design (Multimedia)
Qantm College (Qld)
Bachelor of Interactive Entertainment (Animation Major or Games Programming Major)
Diploma of Screen (Animation)
Queensland University of Technology
Graduate Certificate in Information Technology - Wireless Games Technology
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation)
Bachelor of Computer Games and Interactive Entertainment
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
TAFE SA
Certificate IV in Design - Game Art
Advanced Diploma of Screen - Game Art
Diploma of Film and Television Production (incorporating Cert IV in Screen)
Advanced Diploma of CGI and Visual Effects
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Edith Cowan University
Bachelor of Computer Science (Games Programming) Students complete a common first year before choosing two majors. The Games Programming major focuses on 2D and 3D graphics, interaction, and simulation programming. Aspects of game design, production and 3D modelling are also covered.
Bachelor of Creative Industries (Game Design and Culture) Covers the social impact of games, psychological and social principles of game design, and the development of visual media for games. This major is designed to complement courses in interactive multimedia, design, film & video and games programming.
Bachelor of Science (Digital Media) Run collaboratively by the School of Computer and Information Science and the School of Communications and Contemporary Arts, this undergraduate degree focuses on the production of digital content. Skills integrated include computing, communications, design and visual production.
Graduate Diploma of Games Programming Intended for those who already have an undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent area.
Murdoch University
Bachelor of Science Games Technology