Bachelor of Games and Interactivity/Bachelor of Computer Science

Swinburne University of Technology - Hawthorn

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Overview

This double degree provides students with a broad knowledge of game design combined with the computer science skills required to develop games and interactive applications. 

You'll collaborate in small and large interdisciplinary groups designing, developing and playtesting games in a studio environment. A core set of six sequential units enable you to produce a diverse portfolio including a board game, pervasive game, digital prototype, and original game title in your final year.

With an ATAR of 95+ you’ll receive a scholarship. Learn more

The computer science component focuses on developing expertise in software development and computer science. You'll receive extensive education in contemporary approaches to the analysis, design and implementation of large-scale systems, along with a sound understanding of the traditional aspects of computer science such as hardware and operating systems.

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Prerequisites

Year 12 prerequisites

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English other than EAL or at least 30 in English as an Additional Language (EAL); Units 1 to 4: satisfactory completion in two units (any study combination) of any Mathematics.

Non-Year 12 prerequisites

As for Year 12 or equivalent.

Majors

Artificial intelligence, Cybersecurity, Data science, Games and interactivity, Games development, Internet of Things, Software development.

Potential Career Outcomes

Graduates will possess a highly desirable combination of skills, enabling them to find work in a variety of positions in the game industry, as well as in the broader information and communications technology sector. The type of roles this qualification leads to may include video games developer, computer programmer, animator.

ATAR & Selection Rank

The table below shows the ATAR and Selection Rank information for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR in 2023.

ATAR-based offers only, across all offer rounds
ATAR
(excluding adjustment factors)
Selection Rank
(including adjustment factors)
Highest rank to receive an offer97.2597.90
Median rank to receive an offer73.6579.75
Lowest rank to receive an offer59.3067.35

<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made

Admission Criteria

Please refer to the Swinburne University of Technology website for admission criteria information.

Course Seeker

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