Bachelor of Information Technology - Games Design and Development

Angry Birds. Candy Crush. Minecraft. Call of Duty. Grand Theft Auto. Thanks to each of these, the gaming industry today is worth billions of dollars. And thanks to the proliferation of handheld devices, gaming is more accessible than ever before with people of all ages, genders and backgrounds able to get their game on.

With a thorough grounding provided in software design and development, as well as specialist units that critically appraise video games as designs and cultural media products, this course equips you with the skills you'll need for a successful career designing and creating the next wave of popular video games and virtual worlds.

Key Features

• You'll study all aspects of video games design, development and appreciation while gaining broad programming and software engineering skills and knowledge.
• The teachings in software design and development are equivalent to those in the Software Technology major of the standard Bachelor of Information Technology.
• You'll undertake a final-year project to practice your knowledge, which forms part of a portfolio that you can show to potential employers.
• This is the only university degree available in video games in New South Wales that combines technical skills with a critical understanding of video games.

Suitable For

Do you want the skills to not only work in the general software industry but also specialise in games? More than just an IT degree, this will develop the technical knowledge you need to contribute to games production projects and also develop a deeper understanding of games.

Professions

• This degree prepares students for a career in games design and development. Students will also be equipped with the skills necessary for a career in the more general software industry.

What You'll Study

Part of what makes Macquarie future focused is that we allow you the freedom to explore your interests across a range of areas, rather than lock you in to a single, narrow field. So follow your passions and tailor your course to your needs and interests.

Units

Units are what we call subjects. Most full-time students take four units – each worth a fixed number of credit points – per session.

Entry Requirements

For students from overseas, Macquarie uses an international selection rank to determine the minimum eligibility requirement for each undergraduate course. This rank has been converted into equivalent scores for various recognised international high school qualifications and university entrance examinations, including global qualifications like the International Baccalaureate (IB) and GCE A-Levels.

English Language Requirements

All applicants for undergraduate coursework studies at Macquarie University are required to provide evidence of proficiency in English.

You may satisfy the English language requirements if you have completed:

• Senior secondary studies equivalent to the NSW HSC
• One year of Australian or comparable tertiary study in a country of qualification

Alternative entry

At Macquarie, we are all about success. With our International Academic Entry Program, we recognise your individual strengths, interests, and personal circumstances. If you have not achieved the overall score required for your program, but demonstrate particular strength in relevant subjects, we may consider you for alternative entry.

Course Fees

International fee-paying
AUD $37,500
Indicative annual fee
Fee per credit point AUD $1,562.50

The indicative annual fee displayed is based on completing a standard full time study load. Fees may increase each year. For courses longer than one year in duration, you will pay the fee that is current for the year that you enrol in the unit.