Bachelor of Game Design and Development
Macquarie University
Program Overview
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.
Sydney, Australia
36 Months
AU$ 40,200
IELTS: 6.5 TOEFL: 83
Modules
- Introduction to Computer Programming
- Fundamentals of Computer Science
- Introduction to Video Games
- Introduction to Database Design and Management
- Calculus and Linear Algebra I
- Multimodal Storytelling
International selection rank: 75
The selection rank is based on the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR). It determines the minimum eligibility requirements for entry to Macquarie.
English Entry Requirement
- Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall
International Fees Per Year
AUD $40,200
Career Opportunities may include:
- App designer
- Game animator
- Game audio engineer
- Game designer
- Game programmer
- Game tester
- Virtual reality or mixed reality designer or developer
- Web designer