StudyQA — Bachelor: Games Development — University of Technology Sydney

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This course offers a sound education in all aspects of information technology and develops the diverse skills necessary for a career in computer games development.

Students gain enhanced work-ready expertise in games development; practical problem-solving skills based on leading-edge IT theory; communication skills in a variety of forms including written, verbal, online and technical literacies; and an awareness of the principles of ethics and corporate governance in a variety of settings.

Year 1

Web Systems
Communication for IT Professionals
Introduction to Information Systems
Programming Fundamentals
Business Requirements Modelling
Applications Programming
Networking Essentials
Digital Multimedia

Year 2

Introduction to Computer Graphics
Database Fundamentals
Introduction to Computer Game Design
Select 6 credit points of electives
Select 6 credit points from the following:
Computer Graphics Rendering Techniques
Introduction to Computer Game
Programming
Programming for Special Effects

Year 3

Project Management and the Professional
Game Design Studio 1
Select 6 credit points from the following:
3D Computer Animation
Data Structures and Algorithms
Human-Computer Interaction
Select 6 credit points of electives
Game Design Studio 2

Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level.
Non-current school leavers are advised to complete the employment question on their UAC application and provide supporting statements of employment to UAC as bonus points may be awarded on the basis of relevant work experience. Non-current school leavers can also provide a professional portfolio as bonus points may be awarded based on their quality and relevance to games development.
The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.0 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 500-549 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 60-78 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 50-57; or CAE: 169-175
Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.

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Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.

Flexible study schedule
Experienced teachers
Certificate upon completion

📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.

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Academic Excellence Awards

grants valued at A$10,000 will be awarded to commencing international students enrolling in undergraduate coursework programs. The awards will be credited as two separate A$5000 instalments for a total of two sessions.