Bachelor of Information Technology (Game Development) (Tonsley)

Game development is an important tool for modelling real-life scenarios for training, problem solving and research in a variety of fields. Making games is a creative and technical art form, and this course will see you graduate with qualifications that are in demand across a broad range of industries. Develop the skills required to produce complex interactive systems used in gaming, preparing you to work in a range of industries, from entertainment to defence, health care to corporate, education and government, where the application of games and game technologies is key. This degree is accredited by the Australian Computer Society at the professional level and is recognised internationally under the Seoul Accord.

The Bachelor of Information Technology (Game Development) has been designed to provide a strong foundation in both the theoretical and the practical aspects of video games and information technology and an awareness of social, economic, cultural and environmental aspects of video games.

On completion this degree students will be able to proficiently use professional skills and knowledge in the systematic development of complex computer-based systems and develop computer-based solutions appropriate to the social, political, international, economic and environmental contexts in which they are applied.

This degree prepares graduates for employment in the game industry and within simulation and interactive user centred design experiences across traditional computing and information technology domains. Potential occupations may include digital content coordinator, game play developer and game programmer; potential employers may include information technology services, educational institutions and the defence industry.

Expand your career options by combining this degree with the Bachelor of Creative Arts (Interactive Design) (SATAC code 244311)

Combining degrees enables students to follow their interests and aspirations and enhance their career prospects by undertaking a second area of study in addition to their primary degree. Completing an approved combined degree option will normally add at least one extra year (full-time equivalent) to their studies. For example, students combining two three-year full-time equivalent degrees are normally able to complete both degrees in four years of full-time equivalent study. Students graduate with two degrees, expanding employment opportunities. For further information visit www.flinders.edu.au/combined-degrees.

On completion of this degree there is an opportunity to apply for a one-year Honours degree. For further information visit www.flinders.edu.au/honours.