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Bachelor of International Studies and Bachelor of Game Design and Development

Bachelor of International Studies and Bachelor of Game Design and Development

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Summary

The Bachelor of International Studies, which combines the study of cultures and global society with the acquisition of advanced foreign language and communication skills and knowledge about global diversity and mobility, will equip you with transferable intercultural skills that are highly valued in today’s globalised job market. 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.

Key features

Complete a session-long overseas experience

Undertake a session-long, in-country study program to enhance your learning within global environments. Discover a country’s culture in addition to learning a language

Be proficient in your target language and gain knowledge of the society and culture of the countries where that language is spoken. Complete an extensive supervised project

Undertake an industry-based project to solve a real-world problem, and get the skills you need to successfully start your career. Undertake the only video games degree of its kind

Study the only university degree in New South Wales that combines technical skills with a critical understanding of video games.

Career Outcomes

Professions

Aid and development officer

App designer

Game animator

Game audio engineer

Game designer

Game programmer

Game tester

International business manager

International law consultant

Marketing manager

Policy adviser

Public sector adviser

Teacher (after further study)

Tourism and travel consultant

Transnational business or corporations consultant

Transnational or global communications officer

Virtual reality or mixed reality designer or developer

Web designer

Employers

Banks and financial institutions

Consulting firms

Gaming developers

Geoscience Australia

Government agencies and departments

International public sector

Media and entertainment companies

Multinational corporations

NGOs

Retail and e-business companies

Start-ups

Technology and software development companies

Tourism and hospitality sector

Transnational communications sector

United Nations

Universities

EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION

Ranked in the top 200 universities in the world, Macquarie University is considered one of Australia’s best universities, producing graduates that are among the most sought-after professionals in the world (ranked #1 in Sydney for graduate employment rate, QS Graduate Employability Rankings, 2022). Uniquely located in the heart of Sydney, Australia’s largest high-tech precinct, Macquarie brings together more than 45,000 students and 3000 staff in one thriving hub of discovery. Our campus spans 126 hectares, with open green space that gives our community the freedom to think and grow. We have recently invested more than one billion dollars in our facilities and infrastructure so our students and staff can thrive on a campus that is dynamic, sustainable, and built for collaboration. Students from over 120 countries are warmly welcomed into the Macquarie community and benefit from special ongoing academic, language and wellbeing support throughout their study. Macquarie has one of the most generous scholarship programs in Australia, providing many opportunities each year for international students to undertake studies here.

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Ranked in the top 200 universities in the world, Macquarie University is considered one of Australia’s best universities, producing graduates that are among the most sought-after professionals in the world (ranked #1 in Sydney for graduate employment rate, QS Graduate Employability Rankings, 2022). Uniquely located in the heart of Sydney, Australia’s largest high-tech precinct, Macquarie brings together more than 45,000 students and 3000 staff in one thriving hub of discovery. Our campus spans 126 hectares, with open green space that gives our community the freedom to think and grow. We have recently invested more than one billion dollars in our facilities and infrastructure so our students and staff can thrive on a campus that is dynamic, sustainable, and built for collaboration.
Students from over 120 countries are warmly welcomed into the Macquarie community and benefit from special ongoing academic, language and wellbeing support throughout their study. Macquarie has one of the most generous scholarship programs in Australia, providing many opportunities each year for international students to undertake studies here.

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