Bachelor of Game Design and Development
Macquarie University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00002J
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 youll be equipped with the skills youll need for a successful career designing and creating the next wave of popular video games and virtual worlds.
Structure
Total Credit Points 240
Subjects
- COMP1000 Introduction to Computer Programming
- COMP1010 Fundamentals of Computer Science
- COMP1150 Introduction to Video Games
- COMP1350 Introduction to Database Design and Management
- MATH1010 Calculus and Linear Algebra I
- MMCC1050 Multimodal Storytelling
- COMP2000 Object-Oriented Programming Practices
- COMP2110 Web Technology
- COMP2150 Game Design
- COMP2160 Game Development
- COMP2750 Applications Modelling and Development
- MMCC2041 Interactive Web Design
- MMCC2141 Cybercultures
- COMP3151 Games Project B
- COMP3170 Computer Graphics
- COMP3180 Virtual Reality and Advanced Game Development
- MMCC3045 Interactive Storytelling
- MMCC3029 Critical Games Studies
- COMP3850 PACE: Computing Industry Project
- COMP3150 Games Project A
Standard entry requirements
ATAR 80
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Wallumattagal Campus Macquarie Park | International: $133,500 |
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