Computer Science in Interactive Media and Game Development

Programme Overview

Qualification

BSc (Hons)

Provider

SIT & DigiPen Institute of Technology

Duration

4 years

Total credits

240

Application period

8 January to 19 March 2025

Next intake

01 September 2025

Campus location

SIT Punggol Campus

The Bachelor of Science with Honours in Computer Science in Interactive Media and Game Development is a four-year direct honours degree programme jointly offered by SIT and DigiPen Institute of Technology.

The programme arms students with a strong foundation in mathematics, programming and design theory. Building off this strong foundation, they will be well-versed in programming game logic, interaction design, artificial intelligence, databases, design tools and game design theory for digital and non-digital games, level design, system design, and UI/UX design. This programme will address the growing need of the local industry for software engineers that have deep design skills and understanding of user experience in the current digital age.

Curriculum Highlights
Students focus on the following core areas of study:

Software Engineering Projects
Game Implementation Techniques
Introduction to Game Design
UI/UX Design
Artificial Intelligence for Games
12-month Integrated Work Study Programme (IWSP)
Overseas Immersion Programme (OIP)

Integrated Work Study Programme

Integrated Work Study Programme (IWSP) provides students with the opportunity to undertake real work. Held over the span of 12 months, it is designed to be more in-depth than a traditional internship. You will gain real work experience and apply the theories you learn in class with actual practice.

Overseas Immersion Programme

The Overseas Immersion Programme (OIP) is mandatory for students in the BSc (Hons) Computer Science in Interactive Media and Game Development program. Students will study for one trimester at DigiPen Institute of Technology’s U.S. campus in Redmond, Washington, or the Europe-Bilbao campus in Spain. Students will attend lectures, labs, and industry seminars. They will also interact with American or European professors and mentors while experiencing life in a different culture with their overseas peers.

Career Options

Graduates of this programme are prepared to enter the video game industry as:

Software Engineer
Software Developer
Interactive Mobile Application Programmer
VR/AR Software Developer
Tools Programmer
Level Designer
UI/UX Designer and Developer
Gameplay Designer/Programmer

Module Title	Credits
Computer Environment	6
Linear Algebra and Geometry	6
High-Level Programming 1	6
Software Engineering Project 1	6
Calculus and Analytic Geometry 1	6
High-Level Programming 2	6
Game Implementation Techniques	5
Software Engineering Project 2	6
Introduction to Game Design	6
Calculus and Analytic Geometry 2	6
Operating Systems	6
Modern C++ Design Patterns	6
Software Engineering Project 3	6
Discrete Mathematics	6
Motion Dynamics and Lab	6
Data Structures	6
Software Engineering Project 4	6
System Design Methods	6
Artificial Intelligence for Games	6
Linear Algebra	6
Introduction to Psychology	6
Level Design	6
Algorithm Analysis	6
Probability and Statistics	6
Software Engineering Project 5	6
Technical Design Methods	6
Machine Learning	6
Mobile and Cloud Computing	6
Introduction to Virtual Reality	6
Software Engineering Project 6	6
User Interface and User Experience Design	6
Integrated Work Study Programme	30
Capstone Project	10
Digital Competency Essentials	2
Critical Thinking and Communicating	4
Design Innovation	6
Social Innovation Project	3

^* The programme structure is subject to change without prior notice. SIT regularly reviews its curriculum to ensure that it remains industry-relevant and prepares our students for the evolving needs of industry.

Diploma Holders

Diploma holders from any of the five local polytechnics, NUS High School Diploma graduates and equivalent qualifications are welcome to apply. Applicants who hold local diplomas from other local institutions and other qualifications equivalent to Year-12 formal qualifications may be considered for admission to selected programmes on a case-by-case basis.

Subject to approval, diploma applicants may be granted module exemptions, based on the modules taken and minimum grades achieved in their diploma.

A Levels

A pass in one of the following H2 subjects (Mathematics or Physics or Computing); or a pass in H1 Mathematics
Obtained passes in at least two H2 subjects and offered either General Paper (GP) or Knowledge & Inquiry (KI) in the same sitting while satisfying Mother Tongue Language (MTL) requirements.

International Baccalaureate

A pass in one of the following HL subjects (Mathematics or Physics or Computing); or a pass in SL Mathematics
Obtained a minimum grade five for at least two HL and one SL subjects and the IB Diploma while satisfying the Mother Tongue Language (MTL) requirements.