Bachelor of Game Design and Development and Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
Bachelor of Game Design and Development and Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
Summary 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…
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Summary
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. The flexible Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) has a strong focus on practical learning and offers you the choice of five specialisations. You’ll learn how to identify complex problems and determine how to formulate innovative solutions to today’s complex problems. And you’ll be equipped with the skills you’ll need to mix it with history’s greatest engineers – maybe you’ll have the honour of creating the next lifesaving medical device, a clean water system for remote communities in Africa, or a mobile phone app that keeps children safe.
Key features
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. Collaborate with fellow students on exciting projects
Get involved in a range of student-led projects, including our MQ Speed team and CubeSat group. Gain practical skills while undertaking professional placements
Get experience with our public and private sector partner organisations, including BAE Systems, Cochlear, Optus and Honeywell.
Career Outcomes
Professions
App designer
CAD technician
Civil engineer
Computer hardware engineer
Consultant
Electrical engineer
Environmental and sustainability designer
Game animator
Game audio engineer
Game designer
Game programmer
Game tester
Geotechnical engineer
Project manager
Research and development manager
Virtual reality or mixed reality designer or developer
Web designer
Web producer
Employers
App developers
Banks and financial institutions
Construction and building sector
Consulting firms
Engineering consulting firms
Gaming developers
Geoscience Australia
Government agencies and departments
Infrastructure companies
Media and entertainment companies
Retail and e-business companies
Start-ups
Technology and software development companies
Technology and software development companies
Transport, infrastructure and logistics companies
Utilities companies
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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