Graduate Diploma of Game Development
Media Design School
Subject area
Computer Science not elsewhere classified
Qualification
Duration
2 Years
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About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
Graduates have the capablity of entering the gaming industry as skilled game developers (game art or game programming) and being able to show they have the experience of working on a game production project.
Key Information for Students
Entry Requirements
Minimum requirements
Applicants must have previous tertiary qualification in creative or technical fields. Intermediate/upper level of computing & aptitude in maths (programming stream) OR creative portfolio/showreel showing high degree of creativity (game art stream). Gradua
Detailed requirements
See provider website for more details about entry to this qualification.
Duration
2 Years
Tuition Fees
| Annual | Total qualification | |
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Student fees
(what you pay)
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N/A | N/A |
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Government tuition subsidy
(what the government pays)
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N/A | N/A |
| Total | N/A | N/A |
StudyLink website – information about student loans
A Compulsory Student Services Fee may be charged, see your provider for details.
Student Success
N/A
National Graduate Outcomes
Outcomes for students who completed qualifications at the same level and in the same subject area, three years after completion:
| Median earnings | $55,773 |
| Earnings range | $42,455 - $66,938 |
| In employment | N/A |
| In further study | N/A |
| On a benefit | N/A |
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Scholarship information
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Provided by:
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Value:
The value of this award is $10,000, which can be spread over three years depending on your study plans.
Spark Scholarship
Provided by:
Universities New Zealand – Te Pōkai Tara - Scholarships
Website:
http://www.universitiesnz.ac.nz/scholarships
Value:
$5,000 per annum
This information comes from Generosity New Zealand. For more scholarships, search their givME database (formerly called BreakOut) via your college, university or local library website.
Contact details
Main Campus Office
Phone: (09) 303 0402
Fax: (09) 303 0646
Email: paul.brafield@mediadesignschool.com
Web: http://www.mediadesignschool.com
Where does this information come from?
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The MyQ data is compiled by the Tertiary Education Commission based on responses to the MyQ survey provided by recent graduates of this qualification.
NZQA supplies all other information based on material from the provider.