Bachelor of Information Technology majoring in Games Development

Adelaide University

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 04249J

The Bachelor of Information Technology majoring in Games Development is designed to teach you the knowledge and skills to work in designing and developing interactive games. You'll be ready for the constantly evolving games industry and equipped for the current information technology landscape. You will learn foundational information technology knowledge before undertaking your major in Games Development. Learn how to pitch your games ideas to the film and television, education, health, business and defence industries. You'll learn practical course content in our purpose-built workspaces that are industry-focused and relevant to today's societal needs. Developing key skills in information technology principles in your first year, you will learn how to adapt your game development to new game technologies, platforms and design philosophies to prepare you for your future career. Professionally accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS), you will have total flexibility in this degree to explore other information technology areas and expand your skillset for future career opportunities.

Structure

144 units

Subjects

  • Problem Solving and Programming COMP1002
  • Structured Data COMP1003
  • Computing Innovations in the Modern World COMP1015
  • Business for IT Professionals COMP3006
  • Information Technology Systems INFO1012
  • System Requirements INFO1013
  • Security Foundations INFO1016
  • Cloud Platforms INFO2004
  • Agile Development and User Experience INFO2006
  • Professional Communication and Teamwork INFO2032
  • Unstructured Data INFO3003
  • Object-Oriented Programming COMP1005
  • Game Design COMP2019
  • Software Development Practice COMP2021
  • Game Engines COMP2039
  • Mobile Game Development COMP3003
  • Game Environment Design GRAP2019
  • System Design INFO2005
  • Visual Asset Design for Games INFO2020
  • ICT Capstone Project 1 INFO3901
  • ICT Capstone Project 2 INFO3902
  • ICT Internship 1 COMP4901
  • ICT Internship 2 COMP4902
  • ICT Internship 3 COMP4903
  • ICT Internship 4 COMP4904

Standard entry requirements

  • Secondary education (Year 12).
  • Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).
  • Vocational Education and Training (VET).
  • Completion of an award from a registered training organisation (RTO) at Certificate IV (AQF level 4) or higher.
  • Higher education study.
  • Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) in a higher education award program.

Study information

CampusFeesMid year intakeAttendance
Adelaide City Campus International: $151,500 No
  • Full-time : 3 years

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