IIE Bachelor of Computer and Information Science in Game Design and Development

Admission requirements

Minimum Admission Requirements

• A National Senior Certificate (NSC) Bachelor’s Degree pass with - A minimum of 30% for English, 40% for Mathematics or 60% for Mathematical Literacy/Technical Maths; OR
• A National Certificate (Vocational) NC(V) Bachelor’s Degree pass with – A minimum of 50% in English on either First Additional Language or Home Language level and 50% for Mathematics on the HG, or Mathematical Literacy/Technical Maths, with a minimum of 60%; OR
• A Senior Certificate (SC) (with endorsement) with at least 33.3% for English, 40% for Mathematics on the HG; OR at least 60% for Mathematics on the SG; OR
• A Senior Certificate (Amended) SC(A) Bachelors pass with at least 40% for Mathematics on the HG; OR at least 60% for Mathematics on the SG.
• Applicants who were admitted via Maths Lit/Maths SG/Technical Maths or Higher Certificate are admitted subject to completing the Mathematical Short Learning Programme (SMAPD022) (or equivalent). Successful completion of SMAPD022 (or equivalent) shall be required before students can be permitted to register for the module Mathematical Principles for Developers (MAPD6112).
• Alternatively, a cognate Higher Certificate or cognate 240 credit Diploma OR an Advanced Certificate OR 360 credit Diploma or Degree may satisfy the minimum admission requirements to degree studies.
• If discipline not cognate at least 20% of credits must be academic literacy or numeracy related.
• For international qualifications: An USAf Exemption Certificate is required and meeting the relevant Maths and English requirements.

For alternative admission options, please click here or reach out to student recruitment.

Please note, requirements for entry to this qualification are correct at the time of publication, however, these may change.

Curriculum

Year 1 - Semester 1

• Game Development 1A
• Game Design 1A
• Game Art 1A
• Programming Logic and Design

Year 1 - Semester 2

• Game Development 1B
• Game Design 1B
• Game Art 1B
• Mathematical Principles for Developers

Year 2 - Semester 3

• Game Development 2A
• Game Design 2A
• Game Art 2A
• Databases

Year 2 - Semester 4

• Narrative for Gaming
• Game Development 2B
• Game Design 2B
• Game Art 2B

Year 3 - Semester 5

• Game Development 3A
• Game Design 3A
• Introduction to Research for ICT
• Work Integrated Learning 3A

Year 3 - Semester 6

• Game Development 3B
• Game Design 3B
• Open Source Coding (Introduction)
• Work Integrated Learning 3B

Study further with our pathways

The successful completion of the IIE Bachelor of Computer and Information Science in Game Design and Development (BCGD0701) enables you to progress into the IIE Bachelor of Arts Honours in Design Leadership (HDEL0801), IIE Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences Honours (HCIS0801), subject to meeting the admission requirements.

Accreditation

The Bachelor of Communication Design is accredited by the Council on Higher Education (CHE) and registered on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF 7) by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA ID 119199).

Career opportunities

Jobs in this field:

• Game Developer/Programmer
• Commercial Software Developer/Programmer
• Application Designer
• Game Designer
• Systems Designer
• Game Play Engineer
• Asset Artist
• Visual Effects Artist
• Animator
• Concept Artist
• Texture Artist
• Level Designer
• Simulation Designer
• Game Tester
• Special Effects Artist
• Character Designer
• Multimedia Specialist

Teaching and Learning strategy

At Emeris, we believe that effective teaching is about creating experiences that foster student growth. Our academic team design activities that challenge students and identify their strengths, allowing for real-time adaptation in the learning journey. By combining subject expertise with teaching insights and digital tools, we extend learning beyond the classroom. This approach ensures students not only keep up but thrive.

Device and connectivity specifications required for School of Computer Science full-time students

• Reliable internet connection (we recommend 5-10 GB of data per month and an internet speed of at least 0.15 Mbps).
• Desktop PC or laptop with at least an i3 processor and 4GB RAM memory.
• Windows 8 or macOS 10.15 (Microsoft Office 365 is available as a free download for Emeris students), and Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge Chromium or Firefox.
• A working webcam and microphone.
• An uninterrupted power supply is also highly recommended.
• Exams are written at an exam centre and in some instances online. These details will be specified in your programme assessment schedule.