Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computer Games Development

Program Overview

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computer Games Development

Course Details

• Duration: 3 years
• Intake Date: 17 July 2025, 29 September 2025, 25 November 2025
• Awarding Body: APU, Malaysia
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Why Choose APU?

• Malaysia’s Premier Digital Tech University
• 5-Star Excellence Rating (SETARA)
• 100% Employability Rate
• Ranked No.16 for International Students in the World
• More than 80,000 Graduates & Alumni

Dual Degree

• APU-DMU Dual Degree Programme: Students who are under Bachelor’s Degree Programme will have the option to opt-in for the APU-DMU Dual Degree Scheme. Under this Scheme, students will receive 2 Degree Certificates & Transcripts upon graduation: 1 from Asia Pacific University (APU), Malaysia and 1 from De Montfort University (DMU), UK.

Admission Requirements

• General Requirements:
  • STPM: 2 Passes in STPM with minimum Grade C (GP 2.0) in any subject with a Pass in Mathematics at SPM.
  • A-Level: 2 Passes in A-Level and with a Pass in Mathematics at SPM/O-Level/IGCSE or equivalent.
  • UEC: 5 Grade B Passes in UEC in any subjects including a Pass in Mathematics.
  • Matriculation/Foundation: A pass in Matriculation or Foundation studies with minimum CGPA of 2.0 with a Pass in Mathematics at SPM/IGCSE/O-Level or its equivalent.
• Direct Entry to Level 2 of the Degree:
  • ICT Related Diplomas: Diploma with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 and a Pass in Mathematics at SPM/IGCSE/O-Level or its equivalent.

English Requirements

• International Students:
  • IELTS: 5.5
  • TOEFL IBT: 46
  • Pearson (PTE): 51
  • MUET: Band 4

Programme Outline

• What We Teach:
  • A strong foundation in game development principles, incorporating technical, creative and artistic perspectives.
  • A tailored pathway in either Game Art or Game Programming to align with students’ interests, career aspirations and the needs of the video games industry.
  • Hands-on group projects simulating professional studio environments to enhance teamwork, project management skills and understanding of game development workflows.
  • Exposure to current tools, technologies, and practices to ensure the students are well-prepared to meet the needs of this rapidly growing multi-billion-dollar industry.

Degree Level 1

• Common Modules:
  • Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship
  • Principles of Game Art
  • Principles of Game Design
  • Principles of Game Technology
  • Game Development Fundamentals
  • Game Development Team Project 1
• Specialised Modules - Game Art Track:
  • Texturing Essentials
  • Introduction to 3D Modelling
  • Art Fundamentals
• Specialised Modules - Game Technology Track:
  • Introduction to C++ Programming
  • Mathematics for Games
  • Data Structures and Algorithms

Degree Level 2

• Common Modules:
  • Innovation Process
  • Research Methods for Computing and Technology
  • Game Business and Publishing
  • Game Development Team Project 2
  • Game Development Team Project 3
• Specialised Modules - Game Art Track:
  • Visual Ideation and Concept Art for Games
  • 3D Modelling for Games
  • 3D Workflow and Design
  • Advanced 3D Modelling for Games
  • Introduction to Gameplay Animation
• Specialised Modules - Game Technology Track:
  • Applied Mechanics and Progressive Game Engines
  • Advanced C++
  • Requirements Engineering
  • Game Optimization and Performance
  • Performant Rendering with C++

Internship (16 Weeks)

• Students will undertake an Internship/Industrial Training for a minimum period of 16 weeks to prepare them for a smooth transition from the classroom to the working environment.

Degree Level 3

• Common Modules:
  • Venture Building
  • Project Management
  • Investigations Module
  • Game Development Final Year Project
• Specialised Modules - Game Art Track:
  • Advanced Gameplay Animation
  • World Building
• Specialised Modules - Game Technology Track:
  • Advanced Game Engine Application
  • Graphics and Shader Programming
• Elective Modules (Choose 2):
  • Character Development and Storytelling for Games
  • Game World Creation
  • Game Level Design
  • UX/UI for Games
  • Artificial Intelligence for Games
  • Mobile Game Development

MQA Compulsory Subjects

• Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation (M’sian Students)
• Malay Communication Language (Int’l Students)
• Philosophy and Current Issues
• Workplace Professional Skills
• Integrity and Anti-corruption
• Co-Curriculum

Game Development @ APU

• Game Development is the processes, techniques, theories and practices related to the creation of predominantly digital games but can also extend to non-digital games as well as game-based applications.

Computing & Technology

• Collaborative Industrial Partners: Industry-academia collaboration is a strategic necessity to ensure the quality and relevance of our programmes.

Facilities

• The APU Centre Point & Atrium serves as a melting pot of cultures from all over the world.

Career Path

• Your Career Path - Game Technology:
  • Games Programmer
  • Tools Programmer
  • Gameplay Engineer
  • Graphics Programmer
  • Game Engine Programmer
  • Technical Designer
• Your Career Path - Game Art:
  • Game Artist
  • Asset Artist
  • Game FX Artist
  • Gameplay Animator
  • Character Artist
  • Environment Artist
  • Technical Artist
• Your Career Path - Game Design and Production:
  • QA Game Tester
  • Game Level Designer
  • Game Project Manager

Fees & Certification

• Malaysian:
  • Year 1: RM32,900
  • Year 2: RM34,000
  • Year 3: RM35,300
  • Total: RM102,200
• International:
  • Year 1: RM33,600 (USD7,815)
  • Year 2: RM34,800 (USD8,095)
  • Year 3: RM36,200 (USD8,420)
  • Total: RM104,600 (USD24,330)
• MQA Cert: Programme code : (R3/0211/6/0042)(08/30)(A6216)