Bachelor of Game Design and Development

Minecraft. Fortnite. Super Mario Bros. Roblox. Grand Theft Auto. The gaming industry today is worth billions of dollars, and as technology advances, it continues to grow. Thanks to the proliferation of handheld devices, gaming is more accessible than ever – with people of all ages, genders and backgrounds able to get their game on. Yet it’s no longer just about playing, it’s become a cultural phenomenon, impacting social interactions, entertainment and, of course, careers.

The unique Bachelor of Game Design and Development will prepare you for a successful career designing and creating the next wave of popular video games and virtual worlds. You’ll learn from teachers who run studios, and who write, design, produce and publish video and tabletop games. Through a work-integrated learning unit that simulates the developer–producer relationship, you’ll be mentored by industry experts, and have considerable opportunities to grow your professional portfolio and develop agile project management skills – and put them into practice. Furthermore, programming is taught from the ground up, so no coding experience is required.

Entry requirements

The required standard of English for this program is:

All applicants for undergraduate coursework studies at Macquarie University are required to provide evidence of proficiency in English.
You may also satisfy the English language requirements if you have completed:

• senior secondary studies equivalent to the NSW HSC
• one year of Australian or comparable tertiary study in a country of qualification
  For more information see English Language Requirements.

Career outcomes