Macquarie University
Bachelor of Game Design and Development
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationMinecraft. 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.
Delivery mode
Macquarie University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Locations
- 4–6 Eastern Road, Macquarie University
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Recommended studies
HSC Information Processes and Technology and/or HSC Software Design and Development, or equivalent.
HSC Mathematics Advanced Band 4 and above or Extension 1 Band E2 and above or Extension 2 Band E2 and above. Students who have not achieved this level of HSC Mathematics should enroll in MATH1000 as an elective unit in their first year.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
$28,500
$127,800
$28,500
$127,800
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Game Design and Development will prepare you for the following roles.
Application Designer
An Application Designer develops software applications tailored to meet user needs and business requirements. You might work in a technology firm,...
Game Designer
A Game Designer creates digital games in a range of platforms. You might design for websites, for apps or for other gaming systems. Game Designers...
Game Programmer
A Game Programmer creates the software that powers video games. You might work for a game development studio or as a freelancer. Game Programmers f...
Game Tester
A Game Tester evaluates video games to identify bugs and glitches before release, ensuring a smooth player experience. Their duties include running...
2D Animator
A 2D Animator creates animated content for media like films, games, and advertisements. You may use digital tools to bring characters, scenes, and...
3D Animator
A 3D Animator brings characters, environments, and objects to life for films, games, and digital media. You’ll use 3D animation software to create...
About Macquarie University
Macquarie University is recognised globally for its pre-eminence in key research disciplines, as well as producing graduates who are among the most sought-after professionals in the world.
Since our foundation in 1964, we have aspired to be a different type of university: one unbound by ivory towers and sandstone walls. Rather, we are focused on fostering collaboration between students, academics, industry and society, encouraging all to traverse the boundaries of their own perspectives and effect change.
Over the years, we have grown to become the centre of a vibrant local and global community – a place of constant stimulus and human interaction. Together, we advance world-class theoretical thinking and translate it into real-world solutions.
We’re connecting people across the most diverse fields of knowledge to create bold new possibilities: for their careers, intellectual endeavours, enterprises and the common good.
