C10229 Bachelor of Science in Games Development v2

UTS Course Code

C10229

Credit Points

144

International Students

Yes

Overview

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.

Course Aims

This course aims to produce graduates who are able to:

  • apply core technical skills to problem analysis and decision making in computer games development
  • collaborate and be creative within a professional environment through the application of technical, problem solving and teamwork
  • communicate effectively in a variety of forms across diverse business and technical environments
  • apply ethical, legal and political considerations to technological issues as socially responsible professionals
  • demonstrate a capacity to take a leadership role in technical and business situations, and
  • be proactive and reflective learners in relation to knowledge, skills, experience and career direction.

Career Options

Career options include computer animation/graphics specialist and computer games developer.

Additional Assumed Knowledge

Mathematics and any two units of English. HSC Mathematics Extension 1 and English Advanced are recommended.

Course Duration and Attendance

The course can be completed in two years, full time or four years, part time. A significant number of subjects are offered in the evening but some daytime attendance is required for part-time students.

Honours

Students interested in research and who achieve a credit or better average in their studies, with no recorded failures in core subjects after the first full-time year, are eligible to undertake one additional full-time year of study in the Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Information Technology (C09019).

Professional Recognition

Australian Computer Society

Graduates are eligible for professional-level membership.

Graduate or Prior Study UAC

Applicants must have successfully completed 19050 Diploma of Information Technology (Games Development) or the former version of this course 7510 Dip IT Software Development, at Credit level or higher. 19050 is offered at Hornsby and Mount Druitt TAFE. As there are limited places, there is no guarantee that all applicants with a credit average are offered a place in the course.

Further Information

For a detailed course program and further information on this course, please refer to the UTS Handbook