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156 weeks
On-campus
Full-time
Session 1 | Session 2
Course Overview
The Bachelor of Games Design and Development program aims to provide graduates with the necessary skills to be a successful videogame designer and developer. Recognising that the videogames industry in Australia is small and jobs are hard to come by, we also intend to give graduates a wider variety of career options in software development and user experience design.
The BGDD program comprises three streams, addressing three different skill areas important for the field:
Where You Can Study
Sydney
Levels 23 & 24, 123 Pitt St, Sydney, NSW 2000
Student Information
Tuition Fee
AUD $9,500 per year
Duration
Full time: 3 years
Intakes
Session 1 | Session 2
Study Mode
Full-time
Eligibility
Domestic students:
International students:
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedCourse Content
PACE: Games Project B
Introduction to Cyber Security
Cybercultures
Serious Games
Introduction to Database Design and Management
Computer Graphics
Game Design
Fundamentals of Computer Science
Games Project A
Introduction to Computer Programming
Introduction to Game Development
3D Modelling and Animation
Introduction to Video Games Studies
Object-Oriented Programming Practices
Principles of Web Design
Game Development
Networking and Cloud Computing
Project Management and Professional Practice
Virtual Reality and Advanced Game Development
Critical Games Studies
Interactive Storytelling
Game Studio 1
Common Questions
To be eligible, you need at least one of the following HSC subjects at Band B4 or above: Software Design and Development, Information Processes and Technology, or Design and Technology. You also need a mathematics subject (Mathematics Advanced at Band B4, or HSC Mathematics Extension 1 or 2 at E2), plus an additional Category A or Extension subject not already used to satisfy another requirement.
Yes, a mathematics subject is required. You must have achieved at least Band B4 in Mathematics Advanced, or at least E2 in HSC Mathematics Extension 1 or HSC Mathematics Extension 2.
No. The entry requirements specify that any Category A or Extension subject used to satisfy the third requirement must not have already been used to satisfy another requirement in the application.
A minimum of Band B4 is required for the technology-related HSC subjects, which include Software Design and Development, Information Processes and Technology, and Design and Technology.
Application
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Step 02
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Step 03
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