Bachelor of Game Design and Development
Macquarie University
CRICOS provider number: 00002J TEQSA provider ID: PRV12032
Courses included
This course has been cancelled
About
Minecraft. Fortnite. Super Mario Bros. 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.
The Bachelor of Game Design and Development will provide you with a thorough grounding in software design and development. The addition of specialist units that critically appraise video games as designs and cultural media products means you’ll be equipped with the skills you’ll need for a successful career designing and creating the next wave of popular video games and virtual worlds.
Areas of study
Computer games technology; computer graphics; computer programming; critical games studies; digital media production; game design; game development; modelling and animation; screenwriting; software engineering; sound, image and interactive media; video games; web design; web technology.
Career opportunities
App designer, game animator, game audio engineer, game designer, game programmer, game tester, virtual reality or mixed reality designer or developer, web designer.
Practical experience
In your final year, you’ll have the opportunity to create a complete video game to prepare you for a successful start to your career.
Professional recognition
This degree is accredited by the Australian Computer Society.
Fees and charges
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Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Recommended studies: Mathematics Extension 1 (Band E2) or Mathematics Extension 2 (Band E2) or Mathematics Advanced (Band 4), plus Information Processes and Technology and/or Software Design and Development.
Guaranteed selection rank: 80.00
Other applicants
Refer to the Macquarie University general admission criteria.
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Further information
View all details of this degree on the Macquarie University website.
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ATAR profile
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Abbreviations
– = data is not available.<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria
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