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  4. Bachelor of Information Technology in Games Design and Development

Bachelor of Information Technology in Games Design and Development

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Macquarie University

Program Overview

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.

Program Key Stats

$36300 (Annual cost)



Eligibility Criteria

2.5
28
75

1200
7
100

Additional Information & Requirements

IELTS of 6.5 overall with minimum 6.0 in each band, or equivalent, GCE A level with 2 passes, IB of 18, Higher Secondary Certificate (Year 12), 50% average in best 4 academic subjects, OWA of 55-66%, Completion of WASSC/SSC with B grade average in 5 relevant academic subjects, ATAR of 77, HSC Information Processes and Technology and/or HSC Software Design and Development; or international equivalents.

Career Options

  • Game designer
  • Quality Assurance Lead
  • Product Design Specialist
  • Game Design Program Director
  • Consumer Product Approval Associate

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