Entry Requirements

To enrol in this course, you’ll need to meet one of the following academic requirements. If you’re unsure, a course advisor can help you assess your eligibility.

  • To get into Flinders University's Bachelor of Information Technology (Game Development) (Honours), you'll need a strong academic record, typically a selection rank of 80 or above for Year 12 applicants, plus potential bonus points. For those transferring from other Flinders courses, internal transfer options are available. If you're applying after completing a bachelor's degree, a GPA of 5.0 or higher is generally required, and you'll need to discuss your project and supervision with the Honours coordinator. International students will need to meet English language proficiency requirements, such as a 6.0 overall in IELTS with a 6.0 in speaking and writing.
  • Entry Requirements: Year 12 Qualifications: A selection rank of 80 or above (including any applicable bonus points) is recommended.
  • Higher Education Study: Previous higher education study is considered.
  • TAFE/VET Qualifications: Diploma or above from a TAFE or VET institution can be used for entry.
  • Adult Entry: STAT, Foundation Studies, or other tertiary preparation courses are also options.
  • English Language Proficiency: International students need to meet the English language requirements, which may include a minimum IELTS score.
  • Honours Year: A GPA of 5.0 or higher in the bachelor's degree is generally required for entry into the one-year Honours program.
  • Internal Transfer: Current Flinders students can apply for internal transfer to this course.
  • Important Considerations: Honours is Competitive: Entry into the Honours year is highly competitive.
  • Consult the Coordinator: If you're seeking entry into the Honours program, you'll need to discuss your project and arrange supervision with the Honours coordinator in your discipline.
  • SATAC Code: The SATAC code for this course is 224441.
  • Course Duration: The Bachelor of Information Technology (Game Development) (Honours) is typically a four-year full-time program (or part-time equivalent).
  • IELTS Overall 6, listening min. , Reading min. , Writing min. 6, Speaking min. 6
  • TOEFL IBT Overall 72, listening min. , Reading min. , Writing min. 18, Speaking min. 18
  • PTE 50

Career Outcomes

  • Digital content coordinator
  • data scientist
  • modeller
  • game play developer
  • game programmer
  • education technology designer