About Games Technology (BSc) “See Mum, I told you all those hours of RPG’ing were an integral part of my study plan!” The best way to succeed is to love what you do and do what you love. With a global value of over $50 billion the gaming industry is estimated to now be worth more than the film industry. If you’re looking for a career combining creativity and technical IT skills with an international focus that will let you work anywhere in the world then this is the degree for you.
Studying Games Technology at Murdoch will give you a thorough understanding of the theory, design and programming techniques required for producing all kinds of software, not just games. You’ll look at general programming, graphics, artificial intelligence, games design, virtual reality, multi-user games programming and advanced games production using games specific software tools and object-orientated programming languages.
What can I do with my Games Technology degree? Excellent career opportunities exist in the rapidly expanding games industry, both locally and internationally. Graduates will also find employment in many other areas of Information Technology. Computer animation and modelling are being used in more and more industries, from the mining sector right through to medical research and development so the future applications for this technology are constantly growing. The following are just some of the careers you could consider: - Software Tester;
- Software Developer;
- Games Programmer;
- Games Designer.
Professional Recognition Graduates of this degree are eligible for membership to the Australian Computer Society at the Professional Level. How to apply Our entry requirements tool will help you find the most appropriate and quickest pathways to admission. The tool will take you through a couple of steps to help identify the best pathways for you based on your situation. Once you have chosen the most suitable pathway you will also be provided you with information on how to apply based on the criteria you are using for admission. Domestic student applications: If you would like to apply for this course you can now: International student applications: If you would like to apply for this course you can now:
Course Details | | | Length of course | 3 years full time internal study or part equivalent | | International fee information | 2008 fees per 24 points - $16,500 | | Location | South Street | | Murdoch course code | B1205 | | TISC code | MUCKC | | 2008 cut off score | 70.95 | | STAT score | >145 | | Information on course units | Link to handbook entry |
Recommended TEE subjects:
The following recommended subject will provide you with a useful background if you are interested in studying Information Technology: Maths.
We don’t have prerequisite subjects for any of our courses as we are a strong promoter of a well rounded education. However, remember that you will also need to demonstrate competence in English, normally through passing either English or English Literature or by getting a sufficiently high score in ESL.
Course structure: Year 1 Foundation Unit All new first year students take a Foundation Unit. These are designed so you have some idea what’s going on, because, let’s face it, you’ve never been to uni before! Core Units You must take these units for a particular major to gain a specialisation in this area. - Introduction to Computer Science
- Principles of Computer Science
- Fundamentals of Computer Systems
- Introduction to 3-D Graphics and Animation
- Introduction to Data Communications
- Computational Mathematics
General Electives You must take these units to have enough units to graduate. General Electives give you the flexibility to learn from a variety of different areas. Select one unit offered by the University, subject to individual unit prerequisites. Suggested double majors: To take a double major, students simply take the core units from another major in place of their general elective units. Further details on double majors are available in the Prospectus. Some recommended double majors are: - Computer Science;
- Internetworking & Security;
- Games Software Design & Production
- Interactive Digital Design.
Admission Requirements Murdoch University does not generally require completion of any prerequisite subjects however students will need to meet specific English competency requirements.
Murdoch provides a number of pathways for admission for people from a variety of backgrounds. Please refer to our Alternative Entry booklet or Prospectus for more information on alternative pathways to Murdoch University.
What are my career options? As a Murdoch Games Technology graduate, your employment outlook is bright, especially if you combine it with other disciplines. Depending on which skill combinations or specialisations you have, your Murdoch degree may lead you towards work and study opportunities in a number of areas. The following are some professions to consider, including extra majors that will improve your prospects of achieving them. | Professions | What they do | Suggested double majors | | Games Programmer | A Games Programmer writes code (usually in C++ programming language) or uses game-development engines to create computer or video games. Games Programmers can specialise in a particular game platform (e.g. PlayStation 2, Xbox) and a particular aspect of game programming (e.g. artificial intelligence, gameplay). They work in a games development team with artists, animators, game designers and game testers under the direction of a games producer. – www.myfutre.com.au | Computer Science
Internet Computing
Multimedia Information Systems
Multimedia
| | Games Designer | A Games Designer develops the concept and gameplay (what the player experiences) for a computer or video game and documents their ideas by writing specifications. This Game Design is then used to create the game by the game development team. Games Designers must have strong writing and storytelling ability. Artistic, programming and multimedia skills are also desirable. – www.myfutre.com.au | Computer Science
Internet Computing
Multimedia Information Systems
Multimedia
| | Software Developer | Working as a Software Developer, you will be part of the exhilarating, ever changing information technology world. It will mean keeping ahead of constant technological change and developing programs in demand from the marketplace. There are over 1,500 software developers (also called application programmers and systems programmers) working in Western Australia.
Over 90% of the Software Developers working in Western Australia work in the Perth metropolitan area. Each year, approximately 800 training places are offered in degrees majoring in an information technology discipline. Not all of these course graduates will choose to work as software developers some, opting instead for careers in web design, IT management, Internet system administration or as an IT technician.
– www.getacess.com.au | Computer Science
Internet Computing
| | Software Tester | Software Testers, or quality analysts, are the unsung heroes who help eliminate the irritating glitches found in software. Most software development companies would have at least one Software Tester on board working alongside software developers. There are approximately 1,500 software developers working in Western Australia. The majority work in the Perth metropolitan area.
Each year, approximately 800 training places are offered in degrees majoring in an information technology discipline. Not all of these course graduates will choose to work as software testers, opting instead for careers in software development, web design, IT management, Internet systems administration, or in an IT technical position. – www.getacess.com.au | Computer Science
Internet Computing
Internetworking and Security
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