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Bachelor of Science (Games Development)

I046  073786A



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Fee*
3 Year/s Hawthorn (Semester 1) A$20,600 (annual for 2012) 
*The indicative course fees shown in Course Search apply to international students studying on-campus in Australia for the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student's study load in each semester, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.

The Bachelor of Science (Games Development) has been designed to meet growing industry demand for specialists who are competent in, and knowledgeable about, computer games development. Students will study the fundamentals of computing including programming, database, the Internet, animation, systems analysis and design and software engineering, as well as advanced topics in games development. They will be confident in evaluating and managing computer games systems, be experienced in managing games projects, have an understanding of the complexities and methodologies associated with computer games development and have a comprehensive knowledge of games programming.

Students who achieve satisfactory results during the course may apply to undertake an additional year of study, enabling them to graduate with an honours degree.

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The main aim of the course is to provide graduates with the knowledge, skills and attitudes to be an ICT professional with particular skills in games development. Graduates will be prepared for immediate professional employment, or further studies at honours or postgraduate level.

Students completing the Bachelor of Science (Games Development) will possess:
  • the skills necessary for working in a development team on a small scale project;
  • an understanding of the process of software or systems development;
  • skills in requirements analysis, systems analysis and design;
  • skills in developing software in Java and C;
  • the communication and management skills required to manage projects successfully;
  • an understanding of the social, legal and ethical issues confronting the information and communication technology professional;
  • knowledge of and experience in games programming, database, data communications, web development and information systems.

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For the I046 Bachelor of Science (Games Development) program students must complete 300 credit points, normally 24 units of 12.5 credit points each, comprised of 18 core units (225 credit points), one Programming Level 2 option (12.5 credit points), one Data Communications option (12.5 credit points) and four electives (50 credit points).
 
Additionally the following rules apply: 
  • No more than ten units (125 credit points) at Stage 1 (unit codes with a first numerical digit of '1')
  • The not-for-credit unit HIT0004 - Careers in the Curriculum, is compulsory.
Careers in the Curriculum (CIC)
In addition to the above, all Swinburne undergraduate students must complete a compulsory unit of study, Careers in the Curriculum. Careers in the Curriculum is an innovative unit designed to assist Swinburne students to enhance their employability and career prospects.

Careers in the Curriculum has been developed by Swinburne Careers and Employment who provide advice and feedback on completing job applications and undergoing interviews, directed at obtaining graduate employment. Careers in the Curriculum is a one semester compulsory unit usually undertaken in second year.

Students will not incur a HECS or fee debt as the cost will be met by the university as part of an initiative to enhance students' employability skills.

Winter and Summer Term
This program also provides opportunities to undertake study in an optional six-week Winter and Summer terms allowing you to complete extra study between the standard semesters. These terms are not mandatory. However, if you wish to vary your study load you may want to consider this option.

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Core Units

Programming Level 2 option
 
 
Stage 2
Semester 3
Semester 4
 
Optional
HIW050 Industry-Based Learning  - not available to international students
Elective
Semester 6
Elective
Elective

* Must be completed in the final year of the program

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Swinburne offers International Exchange Programs as well as other Education Abroad Programs to help internationalise your degree. International Exchange is an academic program allowing you to study at a Swinburne Partner Institution for one or two semesters during your degree. Swinburne's Partner Institutions offer many relevant subjects as well as a secure base to explore a different culture.
 
Your studies while on exchange can be credited towards your Swinburne degree, provided they are relevant and approved by Swinburne. For further information visit the Swinburne Abroad website.

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Areas of initial employment opportunity include games design and development, general software design and development, and multimedia development, with good opportunities to move into team leader and project management roles after gaining experience.

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This course is acknowledged as being at the Professional Level (the highest level) with the Australian Computer Society (ACS). The program has been externally vetted by ACS, ensuring it meets the highest standard of the profession and of industry.

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Apply for this course by following the step-by-step process on our How to Apply page.

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Swinburne College English for Academic Purposes Advanced level  certificate at the undergraduate level (EAP 5: UG-65% ); OR, Obtaining a minimum IELTS overall band of 6.0 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0; OR, a TOEFL (Paper-based) minimum score of 550 (with Test of Written English (TWE) score of 5); OR, a TOEFL (Computer-based) minimum score of 213 (with Written Writing score of 5); OR, a TOEFL (Internet-based) minimum score of 80 with no band less than 20.

 

Refer to the English Language Requirements website for further information.

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To assess eligibility for entry to Swinburne, visit the Academic Entry Requirements page.

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+613 8676 7002 (outside Australia)
Freecall 1800 897 973 (within Australia)

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A range of scholarships is available to international students, visit our Scholarship Page for details.

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