Diploma in
Game
Development
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Power Your Passion for Games into a Career
Turn your passion for games into a thriving career. This future-focused diploma equips you with the skills to design, build, and launch games across PC, console, and mobile platforms - preparing you for Malaysia's growing digital and creative industries.
Awarded by:
UNIMY
Duration:
3 Years
Pathway:
Pre-U
Study mode:
Blended Learning
Intakes:
February, May & September
Assessments:
Coursework & Exams
The UNIMY Advantage
Your Future in Game Development Starts Here.
Discover what sets our Diploma apart.
Hands-On Game Creation Expertise
Learn by doing — design compelling gameplay, craft 2D/3D art, code immersive worlds, and build a portfolio of real games from Day One.
Learn from Industry Professionals
Our lecturers are experienced game developers, designers, and artists who bring real-world insights and production knowledge into every lesson.
Industry Partnerships That Launch Careers
Work on real projects and connect with Malaysia’s growing games industry through internships, career fairs, and networking events even before you graduate.
Earn Microcredentials from Global Tech Leaders
Boost your diploma with additional professional certifications from Epic Games and upskill in C# Programming and Unity — at no extra cost.
Earn Microcredentials from the
WORLD’S BEST UNIVERSITIES
& INDUSTRY GIANTS
Learn in Cutting-Edge
Labs & Smart Classrooms
Create and collaborate in tech-enabled labs equipped with high-spec gaming rigs, 3D design software, motion capture tools, and VR/AR platforms — preparing you for real-world studio environments.
Learn in Cutting-Edge
Labs & Smart Classrooms
Create and collaborate in tech-enabled labs equipped with high-spec gaming rigs, 3D design software, motion capture tools, and VR/AR platforms — preparing you for real-world studio environments.
COURSE MODULES
- Basic Computing
- Problem Solving and Programming
- History of Graphics Design
- Art and Design Fundamentals
- Drawing Fundamental
- New Venture Creation
- Computing Mathematics
- Database Management Systems
- Visual Communication
- Introduction to Computer Games
- Game Programming I
- Effective Communication
- Workplace and Persuasive Presentation
- Community Service
- Fundamentals for Creative Professional
- Cyberpreneurship
- Game Programming II
- Mathematics and Physics for Game
- 3D Graphics and Animation
- Artificial Intelligence for Game
- Characters Design
- 3D Game Design and Development
- Elective I & II
- Appreciation of Ethics and Civilization
- Malay Language Communication I
- Creative Thinking
- Issues in Malaysian Economy
- Integrity and Anti-Corruption
- Mobile Game Programming
- Game Production and Publishing
- Final Year Project
- Practical Training
Our IT Education Partners
The Fastest & Smartest Way
to a Game Development Career
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Start Here
- SPM
- O-Level
- (or equivalent)
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- Diploma in Game Development
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- Bachelor of Game Development (Game Technology) with Honours
- Bachelor of Multimedia (Interactive Media) with Honours
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- Master of Science in Engineering
- Master in Computing
- Doctor of Philosophy in Computing
Career Opportunities
With the global gaming industry booming across consoles, PCs, and mobile, skilled game developers are in high demand. This diploma prepares you to turn passion into profession — locally and globally.
- Junior Game Programmer
- Help bring game mechanics and features to life by writing, debugging, and implementing code within industry-standard game engines like Unity or Unreal Engine.
- Junior Game Artist (2D/3D)
- Create the visual magic! Design and produce 2D sprites, textures, or 3D models for characters, environments, and props that shape the game's look and feel.
- Junior Game Designer
- Focus on the fun factor! Assist in conceptualizing and documenting game rules, mechanics, player progression, and core gameplay loops to craft engaging experiences.
- Level Designer
- Build the worlds players explore! Use game engine tools to construct interesting and balanced game environments, place objects and challenges, and script basic level events.
- Game QA Tester
- Be the quality champion! Playtest games methodically to find, reproduce, and clearly report bugs, glitches, and design issues, ensuring a polished final product.
- Junior Technical Artist
- Bridge the gap between art and code! Help implement art assets into the game engine, optimize visuals for performance, and assist with creating visual effects or shaders.
ABOUT THE COURSE
HOW DO I GET IN?
- SPM/SPMV: Pass in required subjects
- IGCSE/O-Level: Pass in required subjects
- SKM Level 3/SVM: Pass in related field + bridging program
- UEC: B grade in any 3 subjects
- Any equivalent qualification recognized by Malaysia
- Must pass an interview or submit a portfolio
Programme Fees
Examination Structure of The Programme
70% Coursework
Include assignments, quizzes, projects, presentation and lab excercises.
30% Final Exam
Written and practical exams to evaluate technical proficiency.
Some subjects include practical-based assessments, focusing on hands-on troubleshooting and network implementation.
Recommended Subject Combinations
You can choose to specialise in:
Networking & Cybersecurity
- Networking Fundamentals
- Internetworking Technologies
- Internetworking Security
- Network Infrastructure (Elective)
- Introduction to Ethical Hacking and Instrusion Prevention
- Forensics in Digital Security
Software Development & Programming
- Problem solving and Programming
- Object-Oriented Programming Fundamentals
- Fundamentals of Data Structure and Algorithms
- Database Management System
- Web Application Development (Elective)
IT Support & System Administration
- Operating Systems Concepts
- Cloud and Service Computing
- Internet Server Technologies
- Data Centre and Cloud Management
- Project Management Fundamentals
Exemptions
If you have prior learning or relevant certifications, you may apply for subject exemptions.
Progression
After completing this diploma, you can continue your studies in a Bachelor’s Degree in IT-related fields at UNIMY, such as:
- Bachelor of Computer Science (Hons)
- Bachelor of Computer Science (Data Science) (Hons)
- Bachelor of Software Engineering (Hons)
- Bachelor of IT (Hons)
